mala

1 of 2

plural of malum

mala

2 of 2

noun

ma·​la
ˈmālə
plural malae
-(ˌ)lē
1
: a single lobe of the maxilla of an insect
2
a
: the grinding surface of a mandible of an insect
b
: the third segment of a mandible of some myriapods

Word History

Etymology

Noun

New Latin, from Latin, jaw, cheek

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“Mala.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mala. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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