# lesk

> English word · Noun · IPA /lɛsk/

## Definitions
1. The loin; flank.
2. The groin.

## Etymology
Apparently of Scandinavian origin: compare Swedish ljumske, Danish lyske.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/lesk