haunch
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It’s unlikely that anyone was looking at a gray wolf tearing a chunk from a bison haunch and saying “That’d make a great dog.”
From Slate • Feb. 17, 2021
A spiral-sliced haunch of ham sheathed with fresh yellow rings is a staple of my Christmas dinner.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2019
It was bouncing around a little, but I was able to give it a shot in the haunch muscle.”
From Washington Times • Oct. 21, 2018
The kitchen table was laid with homemade bread, butter, jam, a tureen of dried lamb tallow, and a haunch of fermented lamb.
From The New Yorker • Jun. 11, 2018
As they did their count, Jon peeled the glove off his left hand and touched the nearest haunch of venison.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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