cheek-bone

A form of cheekbone — The small prominent bone of the cheek.

Meanings

nouncheek-bone (plural cheek-bones)

plural cheek-bones

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of cheekbone.
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cheek-bone. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cheek-bone

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Chicago

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