coscia — meaning in English

English meaning

• haunch noun The hip, buttock and top of the thigh together, on one side of the body, especially in an animal that can sit back on its haunches.
• leg noun One of the limbs used for standing and walking.
• thigh noun The part of the leg between the hip and the knee.

Senses

coscia is used for these senses in English:

• haunch The loin and leg of a quadruped, especially when used as food.
• leg In humans, the lower limb extending from the groin to the ankle.
• thigh The upper leg of a human, between the hip and the knee. [from 8th c.]

haunch — full definition

1. noun The hip, buttock and top of the thigh together, on one side of the body, especially in an animal that can sit back on its haunches.
2. noun The back leg and loin of an animal, especially when prepared as meat.
3. noun A short, thick, upright support used in building work.
4. noun A throw made with a quick, jerking motion from below.

leg — full definition

1. noun One of the limbs used for standing and walking.
2. noun A supporting rod-like part of a piece of furniture.
3. noun A single stage or segment of a journey, race, or competition.

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