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reins

16 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. reins (noun plural)
  2. rein (noun)
  3. rein (verb)
  4. bearing rein (noun)
  5. bridle rein (noun)
  6. coupling rein (noun)
  7. direct rein (noun)
  8. draft rein (noun)
  9. free rein (noun)
  10. gag rein (noun)
  11. indirect rein (noun)
  12. leading rein (noun)
  13. longeing rein (noun)
  14. lunging rein (noun)
  15. neck-rein (verb)
  16. open rein (noun)

reins

noun pl \ˈrānz\

Definition of REINS

1
a : kidneys b : the region of the kidneys : loins
2
: the seat of the feelings or passions

Origin of REINS

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin renes
First Known Use: 14th century

Other Anatomy Terms

bilateral symmetry, carotid, cartilage, dorsal, entrails, prehensile, renal, solar plexus, supine, thoracic, ventral

Rhymes with REINS

Keynes

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