neckbone

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)

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

Translations

Translations

• Middle English: nekke bon