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loincloths

  • plural
    of loincloth.
    loincloth
    noun
    a piece of cloth worn around the loins or hips, especially in tropical regions as the only item of clothing.

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Some of Saar’s leather necklaces are reminiscent of tribal loincloths, in a triangle shape that comes to a point, dyed and stitched in various colors.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2026

Prehistorically, loincloths were worn by men and women, crafted out of strips of fabric that ran between one's legs and were fastened around the waist.

From National Geographic ● Jan. 9, 2024

Uozumi then rose to his feet, dusted himself off and rejoined the surrounding group of wrestlers wearing loincloths.

From Reuters ● Jun. 14, 2023

Forty people took part in the event at Teppou-zu Inari Shrine on Sunday, where men and women donned loincloths and white gowns before plunging into water filled with ice blocks.

From BBC ● Jan. 8, 2023

Of the few left, several had wet loincloths.

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer

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