loin

//lɔɪn//
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Noun

loinSingular
loinsPlural
1

The part of the body on both sides of the spine between the lowest ribs and the hipbones.

He felt a sharp pain in his loins after lifting the heavy box.

2

A cut of meat from this part of an animal, especially a pig, lamb, or beef.

I bought a pork loin for dinner tonight.

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