groin
[ groin ]
/ grɔɪn /
noun
Anatomy.
the fold or hollow on either side of the front of the body where the thigh joins the abdomen.
the general region of this fold or hollow.
Architecture.
the curved line or edge formed by the intersection of two vaults.
Also groyne.
a small jetty extending from a shore to prevent beach erosion.
verb (used with object)
Architecture.
to form with groins.
Origin of groin
1350–1400; earlier
grine, Middle English
grinde; compare Old English
grynde abyss, akin to
grund bottom,
ground1
OTHER WORDS FROM groin
un·groined, adjectiveWords nearby groin
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British Dictionary definitions for groin
groin
/ (ɡrɔɪn) /
noun
the depression or fold where the legs join the abdomen
Related adjective: inguinal
euphemistic
the genitals, esp the testicles
a variant spelling (esp US) of groyne
architect
a curved arris formed where two intersecting vaults meet
verb
(tr) architect
to provide or construct with groins
Word Origin for groin
C15: perhaps from English
grynde abyss; related to
ground
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Medical definitions for groin
groin
[ groin ]
n.
The crease or hollow at the junction of the inner part of each thigh with the trunk, together with the adjacent region and often including the external genitals.