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haunch
noun /hɔːntʃ,hɒntʃ,hɔntʃ,hɑntʃ/
a) The area encompassing the upper thigh, hip and buttocks on one side of a human, primate, or quadruped animal, especially one that is able to sit on its hindquarters.
b) The loin and leg of a quadruped, especially when used as food.

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