noun
either side of the backbone between the hipbone and the ribs in humans as well as quadrupeds
• Syn: ↑loin
• Derivationally related forms: ↑lumbar
• Hypernyms: ↑body part
• Part Holonyms: ↑quadruped, ↑homo, ↑man, ↑human being, ↑human
Useful english dictionary. 2012.