Main Entry: loin

Pronunciation: \ˈlȯin\

Function: noun

1 : the part of the body of a human or a quadruped that is situated on each side of the spinal column between the hip bone and the false ribs
2 loins pl a : the upper and lower abdominal regions and the region about the hips b (1) : the pubic region (2) : the generative organs—not usually used technically in senses 2a, b