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Furcula

Furcula Meaning & Definition
Furcula Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Furcula?

[n] a forked bone formed by the fusion of the clavicles of most birds

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See Also | bird | bone | os | wishbone | wishing bone

Furcula In Webster's Dictionary

\Fur"cu*la\, n. [L., a forked prop, dim. of furca a fork.] (Anat.) A forked process; the wishbone or furculum.

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