wishing bone

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Noun wishing bone has 1 sense

wishbone, wishing bone - the furcula of a domestic fowl
--₁ is a kind of furcula
--₁ is a part of bird, fowl

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Wishing Bone

Definition:

A "wishing bone" refers to a forked bone, typically from a bird's breastbone, believed to bring good luck when broken apart by two people making a wish.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: The forked bone, usually from a chicken or turkey, that is traditionally used in a wish-making ritual.

Example Sentence:

She held the wishing bone tightly between her fingers and made her heartfelt wish.

Sense 2:

Noun: A superstitious term for the furcula, a bone found in birds that is said to bring good luck if broken.

Example Sentence:

As the family gathered around the Thanksgiving table, everyone eagerly anticipated the chance to snap the turkey's wishing bone.

Sense 3 (Local):

Noun: In some local folklore, the "wishing bone" refers to a magical object believed to grant wishes, often found in specific geographical regions.

Example Sentence:

In the small village, there was a hidden cave said to house the elusive wishing bone, a relic that could grant any wish to those who discovered it.