neckbone

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English

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English nekke bon, equivalent to neck +‎ bone.

Pronunciation

(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈnɛkˌbəʊn/
(General American) IPA^(key): /ˈnɛkˌboʊn/

Noun

neckbone (plural neckbones)

Any bone in the neck; often of poultry, in cooking.

Translations

Translations

Middle English: nekke bon

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