neckbone en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈnɛkˌbəʊn/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈnɛkˌboʊn/ (General-American)
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English nekke bon, equivalent to neck + bone.
Meanings
- Any bone in the neck; often of poultry, in cooking.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| neckbones | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
enm nekke bon (Translations)