Fourchette, n.

noun

(fōor-shĕt’), n. [Fr., dim. of fourche. See FORK.] 1. A table-fork.

  1. (Anat.) The united clavicles, or wishing-bone, of birds. Cross fourchée.
  2. (Surg.) An instrument used to raise and support the tongue during the cutting of the frenum.