- plural of loin.
loins
Britishplural noun
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the hips and the inner surface of the legs where they join the trunk of the body; crotch
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euphemistic the reproductive organs
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literary the womb
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Example Sentences
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But when audiences girded their loins for the sequel—this one as lavishly supported by glossy publishers as its earlier version was disavowed—there was a single character whose zippy quippiness was most anticipated.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026
Tynecastle rubbed its eyes and then girded its loins.
From BBC ● Jan. 25, 2026
A second employee cuts those loins into neat chunks.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 25, 2023
Serving nearby clients like The Grey and Husk, he has created incentives for customers to purchase and use an entire animal, rather than just the ribs or loins.
From New York Times ● Mar. 7, 2022
The man was without clothes except for a bit about his loins, and to all appearances he was dead, since his head drooped upon his shoulder and his eyes were closed above his bearded lips.
From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck
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