sirloin

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the portion of the loin (especially of beef) just in front of the rump

Etymology

From Middle English surloine, from Old French surlonge, from sur la longe (literally “above the loin”).

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