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English

debone

|de-bone|

B2

🇺🇸

/diˈboʊn/

🇬🇧

/diˈbəʊn/

remove bones

Etymology
Etymology Information

'debone' originates from English, specifically the prefix 'de-' meaning 'remove' and the word 'bone'.

Historical Evolution

'debone' was formed in modern English by combining 'de-' and 'bone'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to remove bones', and this meaning has remained consistent.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to remove the bones from (meat or fish).

The chef deboned the chicken before cooking it.

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Last updated: 2025/02/22 23:51