hindquarter
noun
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Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪndˌk(w)ɔɹtɚ/
noun
Etymology: From hind + quarter.
- Either rear half of a side of beef, mutton, veal, lamb or by extension from another edible mammal.
- The hind biped (leg) of a quadruped, or all body parts situated behind the hind legs' trunk-attachment.
“While Major was speaking four large rats had crept out of their holes and were sitting on their hindquarters, listening to him.”
- Human behind, butt.