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cheekbony en · ADJ

Etymology

From cheekbone + -y.

Meanings

1. Having prominent cheekbones.
   • Ben's hangovers just make him look more beautiful, in a blitzed, cheekbony way. 1999, Serena Mackesy, The Temp, page 245:
   • His cheekbony face is pale grey, with a black wavy beard as in a frame of mourning, and upon it crawl, washing off the dirt, large drops of sweat. 1928, Transition, numbers 13-14, page 262:

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