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| hock [ hok ] (plural hocks) |
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1. animal's lower leg joint: the joint in the hind leg of a four-legged animal such as a horse or cow, corresponding to the human ankle
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2. leg of meat: a cut of cured meat, especially ham, taken from the lower joint of the leg immediately above the foot. It contains a comparatively small amount of meat but has a good flavor and jelly properties and is often used in stocks and soups.
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| [Mid-16th century. Shortening of obsolete hockshin< Old English hōhsinu "heel-sinew" < hōh "heel"] |
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