ˈmiˌdrif noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English midrif, from Old English midhrif (akin to Old Frisian midhrif, midhref midriff), from midd, midde mid + hrif belly, womb; akin to Old Frisian href, hrif belly, Old High German href body, lower body, womb, Latin corpus body, Middle Irish crī body, Greek prapides diaphragm, Sanskrit kṛp shape, beautiful appearance
1. : diaphragm 1
2. : the mid-region of the human torso ; especially : its external ventral aspect
3.
a. : a section of a woman's garment that is fitted across the midriff
b. : a woman's garment similar to a halter that exposes the midriff