"Wishing bone" is a common term for the forked bone found in the breast or wishbone of birds, traditionally used in the practice of making wishes. There are several other synonyms for "wishing bone" that are used in different parts of the world. For instance, it is commonly referred to as a "merrythought" in England, while in America, people refer to it as a "lucky bone" or "merry-bone." Additionally, it is called a "clavicle" in scientific terms. Regardless of what it is called, the act of breaking a wishing bone and making a wish remains a popular tradition all over the world.