n.
Pronunciation: ' ā ch- ˌ b ō n
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English hachbon, alteration (resulting from incorrect division of a nachebon ) of Middle English *nachebon, from Middle English nache buttock (fr. Anglo-French, from Late Latin natica, from Latin natis ) + bon bone
Date: 15th century
1 : the hipbone especially of cattle
2 : the cut of beef containing the aitchbone