loin
noun/lɔɪn/
Frequency rank: #16,449 most common English word
Meaning
A cut of meat from the back and sides of an animal, between the ribs and hip; also refers to the hip and lower abdominal region of the human body.
Example sentence
The chef prepared tender cuts of loin for the evening's special dish.
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