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Definitions for Groin

[1] Anatomy . the fold or hollow on either side of the front of the body where the thigh joins the abdomen.
[2] the general region of this fold or hollow.
[3] Architecture . the curved line or edge formed by the intersection of two vaults.
[4] Also groyne. a small jetty extending from a shore to prevent beach erosion.
[5] Architecture . to form with groins.
[6] the depression or fold where the legs join the abdomen Related adjective: inguinal
[7] euphemistic the genitals, esp the testicles
[8] a variant spelling (esp US) of groyne
[9] architect a curved arris formed where two intersecting vaults meet
[10] (tr) architect to provide or construct with groins

Words related to Groin

genitals, inguen

Words nearby Groin

grogger, groggery, groggy, grogram, grogshop, groin, groining, grok, grolier, grolier de servières, groma

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 , adjective

Word origin for Groin

C15: perhaps from English grynde abyss; related to ground 1

Synonyms for Groin

genitals, inguen, privates, inguina, private parts