Meaning & Definition of Loin in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A cut of meat from the back of an animal, particularly the part between the ribs and the hips.

  Example Sentence: The chef prepared a delicious loin of lamb.

• Definition: The lower part of the back in humans.

  Example Sentence: She felt a sharp pain in her loin after lifting the heavy box.

• Definition: In a historical context, it can refer to the reproductive organ or the area surrounding it.

  Example Sentence: The ancient text depicted warriors covering their loins.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English, from Old French 'loigne', from Latin 'lumbus'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• loincloth: A piece of clothing worn to cover the loins.
• gird up one's loins: Prepare oneself for action or a challenge.
• loins of the earth: Referring to the fertile or productive body of land.

Translations

• Spanish: lomo

• French: loin

• German: Lende

• Russian: поясница

Related Words

• flank: The side of an animal's body.

• lumber: Related to the lower back, also refers to wood.

• loincloth: A garment worn to cover the loins.

Slang Meanings of loin

• Meaning: Slang for a person's lower body or rear end.

  Example Sentence: He fell right on his loin when he tripped.

• Meaning: Used jokingly to refer to someone’s buttocks.

  Example Sentence: She loves to dance and shake her loin at the party.