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Haunch Definition & Meaning

haunch
noun
  1. the hip and buttock and upper thigh in human beings
  2. the loin and leg of a quadruped

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Frequently asked questions

What does haunch mean?
the hip and buttock and upper thigh in human beings the loin and leg of a quadruped
What part of speech is haunch?
Haunch is a noun.
How many definitions does haunch have?
Haunch has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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