noun Download 🔗Share A single lobe of an insect's maxilla. Examples : "While examining the grasshopper under the microscope in biology class, Maria carefully pointed to the insect's mala, one of the jaw-like parts used for feeding. " biology anatomy insect part organism Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The grinding surface of an insect's mandible. Examples : "The entomologist pointed out the beetle's mala under the microscope, explaining how its ridged surface helps it chew through tough plant matter. " anatomy insect part animal biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A bead or a set of beads commonly used by Hindus and Buddhists for keeping count while reciting, chanting, or mentally repeating a mantra or the name or names of a deity. Examples : "While meditating, she held her mala and moved one bead for each repetition of the mantra. " religion ritual Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
