bone
UK: bəʊn | US: boʊn
n. the hard, rigid organ that forms part of the skeleton of vertebrates
n. a similar hard material, such as ivory or whalebone
vt. to remove bones from meat or fish
The word "bone" traces back to Old English bān, derived from Proto-Germanic bainą, meaning "bone" or "tusk." Its roots extend further to Proto-Indo-European bʰeyh₂- ("to strike, hew"), reflecting the ancient association of bones with tools or weapons. The word has remained structurally unchanged in English, retaining its compact Germanic form without separable morphemes.
The archaeologist uncovered a fossilized bone from the dinosaur.
She prefers boneless chicken for her recipes.
The dog buried its bone in the backyard.
Whalebone was historically used in corsets.
He fractured a bone in his arm during the fall.