n. 1. Anatomy The crease or hollow at the junction of the inner part of each thigh with the trunk, together with the adjacent region and often including the external genitals. 2. Architecture The curved edge at the junction of two intersecting vaults. tr.v. groined, groin·ing, groins To provide or build with groins. [Alteration (influenced by LOIN) of Middle English grinde, perhaps from Old English grynde, abyss, hollow.] |
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