LOIN

loin, lumbus

(noun) either side of the backbone between the hipbone and the ribs in humans as well as quadrupeds

loin

(noun) a cut of meat taken from the side and back of an animal between the ribs and the rump

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

loin (plural loins)

The part of the body (of humans and quadrupeds) at each side of the backbone, between the ribs and hips

Any of several cuts of meat taken from this part of an animal

Usage notes

The plural loins is used for a wider body region, or specifically as a euphemism for the pubic region.

Anagrams

• Lion, Nilo-, Olin, lino, lion, noil

Source: Wiktionary

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Loin, n. Etym: [OE. loine, OF. logne, F. longe, from (assumed) LL. lumbea, L. lumbus join. Cf. Lends, Lumbar, Nombles.]

Definition: 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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