THIGH
What does "THIGH" mean?
The part of the leg between the hip and the knee.
Meanings
- The upper part of the human leg, from hip to knee, containing the femur. She rested her hands on her thighs and caught her breath.
- The corresponding cut of meat on a bird or animal. He grilled the chicken thighs until the skin crisped.
Did you know?
- Hidden in your thigh is the femur - the longest and strongest bone you own, able to bear loads many times your body weight.
Word origin
From Old English 'þēoh', from Proto-Germanic '*þeuhą', related to a root meaning 'to swell'; cognate with Dutch 'dij'.
A little poem
Longest bone hides here-
under soft skin, a lever
that lifts the whole climb.
haiku
What it teaches
The strongest bone you have stays out of sight; real power rarely announces itself.
Quick facts
What does THIGH mean?
The part of the leg between the hip and the knee.
Is THIGH a valid word?
Yes — THIGH is one of the answer words in Wordul, the daily word game.
How many letters is THIGH?
THIGH has 5 letters and 1 syllable.
Where does THIGH come from?
From Old English 'þēoh', from Proto-Germanic '*þeuhą', related to a root meaning 'to swell'; cognate with Dutch 'dij'.
What can THIGH teach us?
The strongest bone you have stays out of sight; real power rarely announces itself.
How players do
Be the first to solve it.