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loin


loin

noun \ˈlin\

Definition of LOIN

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