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hough

/hɔːf/ noun · British & US
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What does hough mean?

noun

A hough is the upper part of a sheep's leg, especially the knee joint. It is also a hill or a ridge, especially one that is rounded and steep.

Example

"The butcher carefully removed the hough from the sheep's leg."

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