Definition of loin Loin
/lɔjˈn/ - [loyn] - loin
We found 10 definitions of loin from 6 different sources.
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What does loin mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: loins |
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| loin - either side of the backbone between the hipbone and the ribs in humans as well as quadrupeds | ||
| lumbus | ||
| body part any part of an organism such as an organ or extremity | ||
| quadruped an animal especially a mammal having four limbs specialized for walking | ||
| human, human being, homo, man any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage | ||
| loin - a cut of meat taken from the side and back of an animal between the ribs and the rump | ||
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- loin (n.)
That part of a human being or quadruped, which extends on either side of the spinal column between the hip bone and the false ribs. In human beings the loins are also called the reins. See Illust. of Beef.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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loin
The part of the body (of humans and quadrupeds) each side of the backbone between the ribs and hips. -
loin
The lower abdomen, groin and genitalia. -
loin
A cut of meat from the region of an animal below the rib cage, but above the hipbone.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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loin
loin, n. the back of a beast cut for food: (pl.) the reins, or the lower part of the back.—n. Loin′-cloth, a piece of cloth for wearing round the loins.—Gird up the loins, to prepare for energetic action—the clothes tucked up before running, &c. [O. Fr. logne—L. lumbus, loin.]
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🔤- loin, noun, singular of loins.
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