hindquarters

Meanings

• noun

  The part of an animal's body behind its withers and in front of its tail.

  - "The hunter shot the deer in its hindquarters."
  - "The butcher sold us a prime cut of beef from the hindquarters."

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Variants

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hindquarter , hindquarters

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Etymology

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The term 'hindquarters' comes from the Old English word 'hindequart', which means 'hind part of an animal'. The word 'hinde' refers to a male deer, and 'quart' means part.

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Trivia

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1. The hindquarters of an animal are often the most powerful and muscular part of the body.

2. In some cultures, the hindquarters of an animal are considered a delicacy and are highly prized for their flavor and texture.

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Related Concepts

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1. rump: Another term for the hindquarters of an animal.

2. haunches: Another term for the thighs or upper part of the hindquarters.

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Culture

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In literature and art, the term 'hindquarters' is often used metaphorically to refer to the backside or rear end of a person or object. For example, in the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, Scout describes her father's hindquarters as he sits on the porch.

How to Memorize "hindquarters"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the anatomy of an animal and imagine the hindquarters as the part of the body behind the withers and in front of the tail.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'hindquarters' with the backside or rear end of an animal or person.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Hindquarters Hide Hip Bones' to remember the anatomical location of the hindquarters.

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