haunch

• Parte do corpo que inclui o quadril, a nádega e a parte superior da coxa, geralmente usada em relação a animais ou em contexto descritivo.

A noun referring to the part of the body that includes the hip, buttock, and upper thigh, often used in reference to animals or in a descriptive context.

1. Body partB2formal

   The hip and buttock region of a human or animal, especially when considered as a large or fleshy area.

   Anca

   • The dog sat on its haunches waiting for a treat.
   • He rested his hands on his haunches after the long walk.
   • The horse's powerful haunches propelled it forward.

   Sinônimosbuttockcrouphiprumpthigh

2. Cut of meatB2formalculinary

   The leg and loin of an animal, especially a deer or sheep, used as food.

   Perna e lombo

   • The chef roasted a haunch of venison for the feast.
   • They served a haunch of lamb with rosemary and garlic.
   • The hunter prepared the haunch of the deer for dinner.

   Sinônimosleg