MALAR - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

the arch of bone beneath the eye that forms the prominence of the cheek

Synonyms

Malar, Zygomatic bone, Cheekbone, Malar bone, Os zygomaticum

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "malar" comes from Latin mala, which comes from Latin malaris.

🧩 Fun Fact

Roman military conquests permanently planted Latin vocabulary across three continents.