Definition of ZYGOMA

zygoma

Plural: zygomas, zygomata

Noun

  • The cheekbone or an arch formed by the cheekbone.
  • the slender arch formed by the temporal process of the cheekbone that bridges to the zygomatic process of the temporal bone
  • The cheekbone.

Examples

  • A perfect ZYGOMA play secured a bonus for using all seven tiles.

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek ζύγωμα (zúgōma), from ζυγόν (zugón, “yoke”).

Synonyms

arcus zygomaticus, zygomatic arch, cheekbone, malar bone, zygomatic bone

Scrabble Score: 21

zygoma: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
zygoma: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
zygoma: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 22

zygoma: valid Words With Friends Word