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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