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fishbone

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Noun — A bone from a fish.

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It is a plain, everyday word.

Etymology

The word is a compound of fish and bone.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a fishbone?
A fishbone is a bone from a fish.
Is fishbone one word or two?
It is normally written as one word, with the plural fishbones.
Can fishbone describe a shape?
Yes, it can be used before another noun to describe something that looks like a fish's skeleton.

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