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loin

DEFINITIONS OF: loin

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n either side of the backbone between the hipbone and the ribs in humans as well as quadrupeds

Synonyms:
lumbus
Type of:
body part
any part of an organism such as an organ or extremity

n a cut of meat taken from the side and back of an animal between the ribs and the rump

Type of:
cut, cut of meat
a piece of meat that has been cut from an animal carcass
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