Definition of "aitchbone" [aitch•bone]

• The rump bone, especially of cattle. (noun)
• The cut of beef containing the rump bone. (noun)

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• "Plate No. 10 is this aitchbone, which is first cut from the round, and then the steaks are taken off."
• "After the aitchbone and steaks have been taken from the round there remain nice pieces for stewing and braising; and still lower the meat and bones are good for soups and jellies."
• "It was tried in every fashion, — braised brisket, roasted ribs, broiled steaks, filet sauté, boiled aitchbone, &c., — and in all, gave evidence of the fact, that a new meat of surpassing value had been added to the products of the English park."