loin

English Thesaurus

1. either side of the backbone between the hipbone and the ribs in humans as well as quadrupeds (noun.animal)

hypernym	:	body part,
definition	:	any part of an organism such as an organ or extremity (noun.body)

part meronym	:	quadruped,
definition	:	an animal especially a mammal having four limbs specialized for walking (noun.animal)

part meronym	:	homo, human, human being, man,
definition	:	any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage (noun.animal)

2. a cut of meat taken from the side and back of an animal between the ribs and the rump (noun.food)

hypernym	:	cut, cut of meat,
definition	:	a piece of meat that has been cut from an animal carcass (noun.food)

3. either side of the backbone between the hipbone and the ribs in humans as well as quadrupeds (noun.animal)

derivation	:	lumbar,
definition	:	of or relating to or near the part of the back between the ribs and the hipbones (adj.pert)

derivation	:	lumbar,
definition	:	of or relating to or near the part of the back between the ribs and the hipbones (adj.pert)