wishbone
[ wish-bohn ]
/ ˈwɪʃˌboʊn /
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noun
a forked bone, formed by the fusion of the two clavicles, in front of the breastbone in most birds; furcula.
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British Dictionary definitions for wishbone
wishbone
/ (ˈwɪʃˌbəʊn) /
noun
the V-shaped bone above the breastbone in most birds consisting of the fused clavicles; furcula
Word Origin for wishbone
C17: from the custom of two people breaking apart the bone after eating: the person with the longer part makes a wish
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Scientific definitions for wishbone
wishbone
[ wĭsh′bōn′ ]
The forked bone in front of the breastbone in most birds, consisting of the two collarbones partly fused together. It serves as a spring, capturing some of the energy during the downward stroke of the wings for release on the upward stroke.
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