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groin1

Pronunciation: /grɔɪn/
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Definition of groin

noun

  • 1the area between the abdomen and the upper thigh on either side of the body.
  • informal the region of the genitals:she kicked him in the groin
  • 2 Architecture a curved edge formed by two intersecting vaults.

Origin:

late Middle English grynde, perhaps from Old English grynde 'depression, abyss'

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