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reins

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reins  (rnz)
pl.n.
1. The kidneys, loins, or lower back.
2. The seat of the affections and passions.
[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin rns.]
reins [reɪnz]
pl n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) Archaic the kidneys or loins
[from Old French, from Latin rēnēs the kidneys]
Translations
reins → لِجَام otěže ledelse Zügel ηνία riendas ohjakset rênes uzde redini 手綱 고삐 nieren tømmer lejce rédeas поводья tyglar เชือกบังเหียน dizgin cái đai cương 肺腑
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