hipbone

hipbone
/hip"bohn'/, n.
2. the ilium.
[1350-1400; ME; see HIP1, BONE]

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  • haunch bone — noun : innominate bone; specifically : ilium * * * the ilium or hipbone. [1350 1400; ME] * * * haunch bone noun The innominate bone • • • Main Entry: ↑haunch …   Useful english dictionary

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