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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

wishbone

/wɪʃbaʊn/ noun · British & US
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What does wishbone mean?

noun

A curved or Y-shaped piece of bone, typically from the breastbone of a bird, used for divination or as a charm. A bone that is split to determine the winner of a contest or game.

Example

"She broke the wishbone with her brother to see who got the bigger piece of chicken."

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