loins
/lɔɪnz/
noun
- The area of the body on both sides of the spine between the lower ribs and the hip bones; the lower back.
- He felt a sharp pain in his loins after lifting the heavy box.
- The massage therapist focused on her loins to relieve tension from sitting all day.
- In yoga, you should keep your loins relaxed while bending forward.
- The region of the body around the hips and groin, often used in older or formal language to refer to the reproductive organs or the source of strength.
- The king prayed for an heir to come from his loins.
- The ancient text spoke of a warrior's strength coming from his loins.
- In the story, the hero was said to be descended from the loins of a god.