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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

haunches

/hɔːntʃɪz/ noun · British & US
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What does haunches mean?

noun

The haunches are the rear parts of an animal's body, especially the hips and thighs. In humans, the haunches refer to the buttocks or the lower back.

Example

"The horse's haunches were strong and well-muscled, allowing it to jump high fences."

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