WISHBONE

wishbone, wishing bone

(noun) the furcula of a domestic fowl

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

wishbone (plural wishbones)

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.

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

(nautical) Any sailing vessel rigged with a wishbone.

(American football) A particular kind of offensive formation. See wishbone formation.

Synonym: bone

Synonyms

• (forked bone of a bird): furcula, merrythought, wishing bone

Source: Wiktionary

Wish"bone`, n.

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

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition