hindquarter
/ˈhaɪndˌk(w)ɔɹtɚ/noun
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1
Either rear half of a side of beef, mutton, veal, lamb or by extension from another edible mammal.
2
The hind biped (leg) of a quadruped, or all body parts situated behind the hind legs' trunk-attachment.
3
Human behind, butt.
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Alliteration
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