haunch bone
noun
the ilium or hipbone.
Origin of haunch bone
1Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400
Words Nearby haunch bone
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How to use haunch bone in a sentence
The ileum terminates near the right haunch-bone, by a valvular opening into the colon at an obtuse angle.
A Treatise on Anatomy, Physiology, and Hygiene (Revised Edition) | Calvin CutterThe ascending colon passes upward from the right haunch-bone to the under surface of the liver.
A Treatise on Anatomy, Physiology, and Hygiene (Revised Edition) | Calvin CutterAt the left side, it turns, and descends to the left haunch-bone, and is called the descending colon.
A Treatise on Anatomy, Physiology, and Hygiene (Revised Edition) | Calvin CutterPhao heard his teeth crack on a haunch-bone and grunted approvingly.
The Second Jungle Book | Rudyard KiplingI gave a portion of it to each of the Fenian chiefs, and there remained none for my own share but a haunch bone.
The Irish Fairy Book | Various
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