Word Type

Noun

The word "cheekbone" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

cheekboned cheekbony

Derived From

bone cheek cheekiness cheeky

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

bone os

Type Of (IsA)

bone facial bone irregular bone

Part Of

skull

Synonym Network

malar bone zygoma zygomatic bone

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