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Groin

/ɡrˈɔɪn/
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(noun) The crease or depression of the human body at the junction of the trunk and the thigh, together with the surrounding region.

Mary kicked Tom in the groin.
Groin injuries can be quite painful.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The soccer player suffered a painful ____ injury during the second half of the game and had to be substituted.

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