loins

/ lɔɪnz /

plural noun

1. the hips and the inner surface of the legs where they join the trunk of the body; crotch

2. 1. euphemistic,  the reproductive organs

   2. literary,  the womb

Example Sentences

Laureano, for example, relies heavily on imports from Canada: “Let’s say my arctic char, my cod loins.”

From Salon

Shasta towered above everything else, her loins delivering the natural springs and snowmelt that birthed a great river.

From Los Angeles Times

A second employee cuts those loins into neat chunks.

From Seattle Times

Come for the outfits and shots of Paris; stay for Stanley Tucci’s amazing line read of “gird your loins.”

From New York Times

Shiv reluctantly says yes before phoning Matsson, sharing her brothers' plans with him and telling him he needs to gird his loins and jump into stuffed mushroom f**kfest after all.

From Salon

Related Words

• femur 
• groin