Definition of mala
- plural of malum
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Definition of mala
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
Origin and Etymology of mala
New Latin, from Latin, jaw, cheek
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