Thigh
noun
1.
the part of the lower limb in humans between the hip and the knee.
2.
the corresponding part of the hind limb of other animals; the femoral region.
3.
the true femoral region that is hidden by the skin or feathers of the body.
the segment below, containing the fibula and tibia.
4.
Entomology. the femur.
noun
1.
the part of the leg between the hip and the knee in man
2.
the corresponding part in other vertebrates and insects
thigh (thī)
n.
The part of the leg between the hip and the knee. Also called femur.
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