Definition of haunch
1a : hip 1ab : hindquarter 2 —usually used in plural
2 : hindquarter 1
3 : either side of an arch between the springing and the crown
on one's haunches
: in a squatting position
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Origin and Etymology of haunch
Middle English haunche, from Anglo-French hanche, haunche, of Germanic origin; akin to Middle Dutch hanke haunch
HAUNCH Defined for English Language Learners
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: the upper part of a person's or animal's leg; especially : the upper part of an animal's rear leg used as meat
HAUNCH Defined for Kids
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1 : hindquarter The dog sat on its haunches.
2 : the upper part of a person's thigh together with the back part of the hip
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