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malar

Syllabification: (ma·lar)
Pronunciation: /ˈmālər/

Definition of malar

adjective

Anatomy & Medicine
  • of or relating to the cheek:a slight malar flush

noun

(also malar bone)

Origin:

late 18th century: from modern Latin malaris, from Latin mala 'jaw'

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