noun

1. the lower part of the back on either side of the backbone between the hipbones and the ribs
2. the front part of the hindquarters of beef, lamb, mutton, veal, etc. with the flank removed
3. the hips and the lower abdomen regarded as a part of the body to be clothed or as the region of strength and procreative power

Etymology: ME loine < OFr loigne < VL *lumbea < L lumbus: see lumbar