spealbone

noun

speal·​bone
ˈspēlˌbōn
: the shoulder blade used by magicians or medicine men in divination

Word History

Etymology

Scots spealbane, alteration of spulebane, from spule shoulder (of unknown origin) + bane bone, from Old English bān

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“Spealbone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spealbone. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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