thurled

Noun

thurl (plural thurls)

1. (in plural) Either of the rear hip joints where the hip connects to the upper leg in certain animals, particularly cattle; often used as a reference point for measurement.
   • Deficiencies which are common to the hind quarters of the cow, include shortness and narrowness of rump, a drooping rump, narrowness between the thurls and pin bones and thickly fleshed thighs.1918, G. C. Humphrey, The Rural Efficiency Guide, Volume 4: Stock Book, page 22