haunch
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B2
/hɔːntʃ/
hip and upper thigh
Etymology
Etymology Information
'haunch' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'hanche', where 'hanche' meant 'hip'.
Historical Evolution
'hanche' transformed into the Middle English word 'haunche', and eventually became the modern English word 'haunch'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'hip or hindquarter', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the hip, buttock, and upper thigh in humans and animals.
The horse's powerful haunches propelled it forward.
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Noun 2
a hindquarter of an animal, especially a deer.
The hunter carried the deer's haunch back to camp.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42