The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word SIRLOINS
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What does SIRLOINS mean?
SIRLOINS noun- A cut of beef from the lower part of the back, where the last ribs are (called rump in UK English).
- A cut of beef from the middle of the back (corresponding to short loin and partly rib in US English).