malar

noun

: zygomatic bone

called also malar bone

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All cheek implants, depending on their shape and placement, fall into one of two categories: malar or submalar, named for where the implants are inserted in relation to the malar, or cheek, bone. Deanna Pai, Allure, 15 June 2023

Word History

Etymology

by ellipsis from malar bone

First Known Use

circa 1828, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of malar was circa 1828

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“Malar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/malar. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

Medical Definition

malar

adjective
ma·​lar ˈmā-lər How to pronounce malar (audio) -ˌlär How to pronounce malar (audio)
: of or relating to the cheek, the side of the head, or the zygomatic bone
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