meaning of loin
1. 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.
2. either side of the backbone between the hipbone and the ribs in humans as well as quadrupeds
Related Words
loin | loin of lamb | loincloth | loins |
