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Definition of thigh
thigh
/θaɪ/
thigh
Plural:thighs
thigh Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
3
Tier
1
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• noun
1
The part of the human leg between the hip and the knee, supported internally by the femur.
Example
"The runner felt a sharp cramp in her right thigh during the final lap of the marathon."
2
The edible meat from the upper part of a bird's leg, commonly used in cooking.
Example
"The chef prefers using chicken thighs for the stew because they remain tender during slow cooking."
3
The corresponding upper part of the hind limb of a four-legged animal.
Example
"The horse strained a muscle in its left thigh while navigating the difficult jump."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'thēoh', derived from Proto-Germanic 'theuham', meaning 'thick part of the leg'.
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