furcula
noun
fur·cu·la ˈfər-kyə-lə 
plural furculae ˈfər-kyə-ˌlē
-ˌlī
: a forked process or part: such as
a
: wishbone
b
: the forked leaping appendage arising from the fourth abdominal segment of a springtail
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web On Thanksgiving, the furcula is much sought-after to make a wish. 
Sue Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 25 Nov. 2021 Technically it's called the furcula and acts to strengthen the thoracic skeleton, supporting the wing strut. Sue Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 25 Nov. 2021 Thanks to the discovery of his furcula, or wishbone, scientists have learned more about dinosaurs' relationship to birds. Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Oct. 2020
Sue Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 25 Nov. 2021 Technically it's called the furcula and acts to strengthen the thoracic skeleton, supporting the wing strut. Sue Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 25 Nov. 2021 Thanks to the discovery of his furcula, or wishbone, scientists have learned more about dinosaurs' relationship to birds. Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Oct. 2020 Word History
Etymology
New Latin, from Latin, forked prop, diminutive of furca
First Known Use
1859, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
furcula
noun
fur·cu·la ˈfər-kyə-lə
plural furculae -ˌlē -ˌlī
-ˌlī : an elevation on the embryonic floor of the pharynx from which the epiglottis develops
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