loin

Noun

Meaning

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 dictionary

Synonyms

lumbus ham chine croup back side hand rump tenderloin bottom quarter hip flank lumbar apricot
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Antonyms

front whole core oppose hinder disfavor
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Hypernyms

cut body part cut of meat

Hyponyms

short loin

Phrases with the word

loin pain hematuria syndrome loin chop loin cloth loin eye area loin fruit loin steak

Anagrams

lion lino Inlo noil Olin

Examples

They had a hard time miking me in my loin cloth, I mean, where were they gonna tape it? Brendan Fraser

In the summer you want fresh, light and sort of quick things; in winter you want things that are comforting, so your body really tells you you want to go towards potatoes, apples, fennel, things that are warm and comforting. And loin of pork. Ina Garten

Among the meats are: the beef steaks, pork loin with milk, fig leaf quail, marinated goose, etc. Canary Islands main The Canary Islands have a unique cuisine due to their geographical location in the Atlantic ocean. Source: Internet

Although artists have traditionally depicted the figure on a cross with a loin cloth or a covering of the genitals, the person being crucified was usually stripped naked. Source: Internet

Although the beautifully cooked lamb loin was among the best lamb preparations I have tasted, the risotto had been overcooked and the fried sweetbread was somewhat soggy. Source: Internet

And I had a pair of small but thick boneless pork loin chops in the freezer. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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