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gorún — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • haunch noun The area encompassing the upper thigh, hip and buttocks on one side of a human, primate, or quadruped animal, especially one that can sit on its hindquarters.

Senses

gorún is used for these senses in English:

  • haunch (anatomy) The area encompassing the upper thigh, hip and buttocks on one side of a human, primate, or quadruped animal, especially one that can sit on its hindquarters.

haunch — full definition

  1. noun The area encompassing the upper thigh, hip and buttocks on one side of a human, primate, or quadruped animal, especially one that can sit on its hindquarters.
  2. noun The loin and leg of a quadruped, especially when used as food.
  3. noun A squat vertical support structure.
  4. noun A jerked underhand throw.