Meaning of the word haunch in English

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haunch

US /hɑːntʃ/
UK /hɑːntʃ/
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Noun

1.

a buttock and thigh of a human or animal

Example:
The dog sat on its haunches, patiently waiting for a treat.
The hunter carried the deer by its haunches.
2.

a cut of meat from the leg and loin of an animal, especially venison or lamb

Example:
We roasted a delicious haunch of venison for dinner.
The chef prepared a succulent haunch of lamb.
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