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sirloin definition

sir·loin (sʉr′lo̵in′)

noun

a choice cut of meat, esp. of beef, from the loin end just in front of the rump

Etymology: Early ModE surloyn < MFr surlonge < OFr sur, over (see sur-) + loigne, loin

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