A loincloth is a piece of cloth sometimes worn by men in order to cover their genitals, especially in countries when it is too hot to wear anything else.
loincloth in British English
(ˈlɔɪnˌklɒθ)
noun
a piece of cloth worn round the loins
Also called: breechcloth
loincloth in American English
(ˈlɔɪnˌklɔθ)
noun
a cloth worn about the loins, as by some peoples in warm climates
Examples of 'loincloth' in a sentence
loincloth
Were they kitted out in rudimentary loincloths, or elegant tunics cut on the bias?
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Sadhus in loincloths chant mantras while Bollywood theme tunes blare from tinny speakers.