mala
Definition of mala
(Entry 1 of 2)
plural of malum
mala
noun
ma·la
| \ ˈmālə \
plural malae\
-(ˌ)lē
\
Definition of mala (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: a single lobe of the maxilla of an insect
2a
: the grinding surface of a mandible of an insect
b
: the third segment of a mandible of some myriapods
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