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groin

[ groin ]
/ grɔÉȘn /
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noun
Anatomy. the fold or hollow on either side of the front of the body where the thigh joins the abdomen.
the general region of this fold or hollow.
Architecture. the curved line or edge formed by the intersection of two vaults.
Also groyne . a small jetty extending from a shore to prevent beach erosion.
verb (used with object)
Architecture. to form with groins.
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Origin of groin

1350–1400; earlier grine, Middle English grinde; compare Old English grynde “abyss,” akin to grund “bottom, ground1”

OTHER WORDS FROM groin

un·groined, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for groin

groin
/ (ÉĄrɔÉȘn) /

noun
the depression or fold where the legs join the abdomenRelated adjective: inguinal
euphemistic the genitals, esp the testicles
a variant spelling (esp US) of groyne
architect a curved arris formed where two intersecting vaults meet
verb
(tr) architect to provide or construct with groins

Word Origin for groin

C15: perhaps from English grynde abyss; related to ground 1
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