haunch
UK: hɔːntʃ | US: hɔːntʃ
n. the hip, buttock, and upper thigh of a human or animal
n. a cut of meat comprising the leg and loin of an animal (e.g., venison or mutton)
The word "haunch" traces back to Old French hanche (hip), likely of Germanic origin, related to Old High German hanka (hip joint). The spelling evolved in Middle English to include the "-ch" ending, possibly influenced by phonetic adaptation. The term originally referred to the hip region in humans and animals, later extending to culinary use for meat cuts from this area.
The wolf sat on its haunches, watching the campfire.
She carved a slice from the venison haunch.
His aching haunch made walking difficult after the fall.
The recipe calls for a haunch of lamb roasted with herbs.
The dog scratched its haunch with its hind leg.