Associations to the word «Wishbone»

Wiktionary

WISHBONE, 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.
WISHBONE, noun. (nautical) A spar in two parts, between which a sail is hoisted, the wishbone extending its clew.
WISHBONE, noun. (nautical) Any sailing vessel rigged with a wishbone.
WISHBONE FLOWER, noun. A flowering plant, Torenia fournieri, having a pair of yellow stamens in the form of a wishbone
WISHBONE FLOWERS, noun. Plural of wishbone flower

Dictionary definition

WISHBONE, noun. The furcula of a domestic fowl.

Wise words

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