TENDERLOIN
Ten"der*loin`, n.
Defn: A strip of tender flesh on either side of the vertebral column under the short ribs, in the hind quarter of beef and pork. It consists of the psoas muscles.
TENDERLY
Ten"der*ly, adv.
Defn: In a tender manner; with tenderness; mildly; gently; softly; in a manner not to injure or give pain; with pity or affection; kindly. Chaucer.
TENDERNESS
Ten"der*ness, n.
Defn: The quality or state of being tender (in any sense of the adjective).
Syn. — Benignity; humanity; sensibility; benevolence; kindness; pity; clemency; mildness; mercy.
TENDINOUS
Ten"di*nous, a. Etym: [Cf. F. tendineux.]
1. Pertaining to a tendon; of the nature of tendon.
2. Full of tendons; sinewy; as, nervous and tendinous parts of the body.