[ noun ] the furcula of a domestic fowl <noun.animal>
Wishbone \Wish"bone`\, n. The forked bone in front of the breastbone in birds; -- called also {merrythought}, and {wishing bone}. See {Merrythought}, and {Furculum}.
Merrythought \Mer"ry*thought`\, n. The forked bone of a fowl's breast; -- called also {wishbone}. See {Furculum}.
Note: It is a sportive custom for two persons to break this bone by pulling the ends apart to see who will get the longer piece, the securing of which is regarded as a lucky omen, signifying that the person holding it will obtain the gratification of some secret wish.
Some date back decades, including the wishbone from the eagle, which was handed down from a friend's grandfather.
However, Jenkins conceded that the wishbone's springiness is obvious to Thanksgiving Day wish makers.
This is where the oligarchy lives." It's a safe bet that when the Thanksgiving feast is over, Andy Ross will boast the cleanest wishbone in town.
The tree is topped by a big turkey wishbone turned upside down with a bell suspended from the prongs.