biohazard
A skull and crossbones symbol, universally recognized as a warning of danger, poison, or death. The skull is typically white or off-white, and the crossbones are placed beneath it.
There are different emoji meanings for biohazard in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Strongly associated with pirates, poison labels, and warnings of lethal hazards.
- East Asian culture
- Similar associations with danger and poison, but also sometimes used in a playful or cute context, particularly in stylized forms, though its primary meaning remains serious.
