Pronunciation: both "o" sounds are similar to the "ough" in thought or bought; the e is the schwa sound in the

According to The Dictionary of South African English, the etymology is unknown; recorded in 19th century Afrikaans (1880) as dollossie knuckle-bone, perhaps adaptation of dobbelos (from Dutch dobbel to gamble + os ox); or from dol mad, wild, or dollen to romp about + os ox; or perhaps adaptation of medical term talus knuckle-bone. Found in modern Xhosa as dolosi dice, divining bones (cf. older Xhosa indawule divining bones).

This image shows a young farm boy engaged in play with smooth cattle knucklebones, arranging them near a small puddle formed by a dripping tap.

Boy Plays With Cattle Knucklebones Near Puddle

Dolosse 1: animal knucklebones used as traditional toys, frequently representing cattle and other livestock

This image shows a delicate, eerie anime girl with black hair and gothic ribbons. Set against a haunted Victorian castle and a starry galactic sky, it features a deep purple, black, and silver palette with soft lighting.

Gothic Anime Girl in Victorian Castle Under Galactic Sky

Creepy gothic anime girl

A photorealistic selfie of Supergirl smiling with her blond pigtails flowing, wearing her classic suit and red cape against a sunlit Manhattan skyline. Captures pure joy and freedom.

Supergirl Selfie High Above Manhattan

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This image shows a female African traditional healer carefully examining smooth cattle knucklebones laid out on a woven grass mat, likely for divination.

African Healer Divines with Cattle Knucklebones on Mat

Dolosse 2: animal knucklebones used as part of a collection of objects used for divination in African traditional medicine

This photorealistic image captures concrete dolosse structures on the coast of Gqeberha, South Africa, as stormy waves crash against them. A hazy sunset adds dramatic lighting to the scene.

Dolos Blocks Protect Shoreline from Stormy Seas

Dolosse 3: large tetrapod concrete blocks developed in South Africa in 1963 for use in erosion-control revetments

A realistic, close-up photo of Supergirl flying over Manhattan, taking a selfie. Her blonde pigtails and iconic suit are detailed, with a sunlit city skyline in the background.

Supergirl Takes a Selfie Over Manhattan

Flying over NY

A striking image of a cobra, featuring its characteristic hood and a single, prominent tail. The artwork focuses on the snake's powerful form and intricate details.

Majestic Cobra with Hood and Single Tail

Hybrid creature, a Tiger with the scales and red-yellow-black colouring of a coral snake, classical hyperrealistic oil painting, chiaroscuro...

Tiger Snake

A photojournalism-style image of Supergirl flying high above Manhattan, taking a selfie with her face filling the frame. The image captures her joyful expression, flowing hair, and iconic suit against the city skyline.

Supergirl Selfie Over Manhattan Skyline

Supergirl at NY!

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