haunch

  1. Noun.  (anatomy) 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.
  2. Noun.  The loin and leg of a quadruped, especially when used as food.
  3. Noun.  (architecture) A squat vertical support structure.

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