Simple Definition of haunch
: the upper part of a person's or animal's leg; especially : the upper part of an animal's rear leg used as meat
Origin of haunch
Middle English haunche, from Anglo-French hanche, haunche, of Germanic origin; akin to Middle Dutch hanke haunch
First Known Use: 13th century
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