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Definition of Loins

Loin
Loin Loin, n. [OE. loine, OF. logne, F. longe, from (assumed) LL. lumbea, L. lumbus join. Cf. Lends, Lumbar, Nombles.] That part of a human being or quadruped, which extends on either side of the spinal column between the hip bone and the false ribs. In human beings the loins are also called the reins. See Illust. of Beef.

Meaning of Loins from wikipedia

- The loins, or lumbus, are the sides between the lower ribs and pelvis, and the lower part of the back. The term is used to describe the anatomy of humans...
- quotes from the novel's opening sentence: "light of my life, fire of my loins". Nabokov pronounced Humbert Humbert's name /ˈhʌmbɜːrt ˈhʌmbɜːrt/ (HUM-burt...
- animal, is the portion of the posterior dorsum – that is, posterior to the loins and anterior to the tail. Anatomically, the rump corresponds to the sacrum...
- Loins of Punjab Presents is a 2007 Indian film directed by Manish Acharya. It stars Shabana Azmi, Ayesha Dharker and Ajay Naidu. The film marked Acharya's...
- /ˈsoʊ.æs/; from Ancient Gr****: ψόᾱ, romanized: psóā, lit. 'muscles of the loins') is a long fusiform muscle located in the lateral lumbar region between...
- Suet is the raw, hard fat of beef, lamb or mutton found around the loins and kidneys. Suet has a melting point of between 45 and 50 °C (113 and 122 °F)...
- which aired on Sony TV. He then appeared in a cameo role in the 2007 film, Loins of Punjab Presents opposite Shabana Azmi and I****a Sharma. He was also...
- The Battle of Isandlwana (alternative spelling: Isandhlwana) on 22 January 1879 was the first major encounter in the Anglo-Zulu War between the British...
- əs/; from Latin ile 'groin' and Ancient Gr**** ψόᾱ (psóā) 'muscles of the loins') refers to the joined psoas major and the iliacus muscles. The two muscles...
- 2010) was an Indian film director and actor. Acharya was best known for Loins of Punjab Presents, the film he co-wrote with Anuwab Pal, directed, acted...