Definition of Wishbone

1. Noun. The furcula of a domestic fowl.

Exact synonyms: Wishing Bone
Generic synonyms: Furcula
Group relationships: Bird, Fowl

Definition of Wishbone

1. n. The forked bone in front of the breastbone in birds; -- called also merrythought, and wishing bone. See Merrythought, and Furculum.

2. n. The forked bone in front of the breastbone in birds; -- called also merrythought, and wishing bone. See Merrythought, and Furculum.

Definition of Wishbone

1. Noun. A forked bone between the neck and breast of a bird consisting chiefly of the two clavicles fused at their median or lower end, regarded as a lucky charm in some countries. ¹

2. Noun. (nautical) A spar in two parts, between which a sail is hoisted, the wishbone extending its clew. ¹

3. Noun. (nautical) Any sailing vessel rigged with a wishbone. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Wishbone

1. a forked bone in front of a bird's breastbone [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Wishbone

wisest
wisewoman
wisewomen
wish'd
wish-wash
wish-washes
wish fulfilment
wish fulfilments
wish list
wish lists
wish someone well
wish well
wisha
wishable
wishbone (current term)
wishbone flower
wishbone flowers
wishbones
wishbook
wishbooks
wishe
wished
wished-for
wishedly
wisher
wishers
wishes
wishest
wisheth

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