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1. zygomatic_arch
noun. the slender arch formed by the temporal process of the cheekbone that bridges to the zygomatic process of the temporal bone.
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2. zygomatic
noun. the arch of bone beneath the eye that forms the prominence of the cheek.
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Etymology
- zygomatic (English)
- zygomatique (French)
- ζυγωματικός (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
3. arch
4. arch
noun. ['ˈɑːrtʃ'] a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening.
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5. arch
noun. ['ˈɑːrtʃ'] a curved bony structure supporting or enclosing organs (especially the inner sides of the feet).
7. arch
adjective. ['ˈɑːrtʃ'] naughtily or annoyingly playful.
8. arch
adjective. ['ˈɑːrtʃ'] (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension.
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9. arch
noun. ['ˈɑːrtʃ'] (architecture) a masonry construction (usually curved) for spanning an opening and supporting the weight above it.