"neckbone" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈnɛkˌbəʊn/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈnɛkˌboʊn/ [General-American] Forms: neckbones [plural]
Etymology: Inherited from Middle English nekke bon, equivalent to neck + bone. Etymology templates: {{glossary|Inherited}} Inherited, {{inh|en|enm|nekke bon|||g=|g2=|g3=|id=|lit=|nocat=|pos=|sc=|sort=|tr=|ts=}} Middle English nekke bon, {{inh+|en|enm|nekke bon}} Inherited from Middle English nekke bon, {{af|en|neck|bone}} neck + bone Head templates: {{en-noun}} neckbone (plural neckbones)
  1. Any bone in the neck; often of poultry, in cooking. Translations (Translations): nekke bon (Middle English)
    Sense id: en-neckbone-en-noun-mSybzc3~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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