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muslo

thigh

noun MOOS-loh Rare

Origin: From Latin musculus (muscle), via a form that also gave French cuisse through a different path.

Usage Note

Muslo refers to the thigh — the upper part of the leg between the hip and the knee. In culinary Spanish muslo de pollo (chicken thigh) is a frequent collocation. Not to be confused with pantorrilla (calf) or rodilla (knee).

Examples

"Le dolía el muslo derecho después del partido."

Natural Translation

His right thigh hurt after the match.

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