lumbus

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun either side of the backbone between the hipbone and the ribs in humans as well as quadrupeds

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin lumbus. Doublet of loin.

Synonyms

loin

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