gena

[ jee-nuh, gen-uh ]

/ ˈdʒi nə, ˈgɛn ə /

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noun, plural ge·nae

[jee-nee, gen-ee]. /ˈdʒi ni, ˈgɛn i/. Zoology, Anatomy.

the cheek or side region of the head.

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Origin of gena

1820–30; <Latin: cheek; cognate with Greek génys jaw, chin

genal, adjective

But I always go back to Bette Davis and Gena Rowlands and some of the great actresses whose greatest roles came later.
Winona Ryder Dishes on ‘Homefront,’ ‘Beetlejuice 2,’ and Generation X|Andrew Romano|November 27, 2013|DAILY BEAST
My wife, Gena, and I give back in many ways, the chief of which is through our nonprofit children's foundation, KICKSTART KIDS.
Chuck Norris’s 10 Favorite Things About America|Chuck Norris|August 14, 2012|DAILY BEAST
EB: I did feel like Gena Rowlands when I was doing this movie.
Ellen Barkin on 'Another Happy Day,' Sam Levinson, and Being a 'Broad'|Kevin Sessums|November 16, 2011|DAILY BEAST
I remember growing up and loving Gena Rowlands with that line from Gloria, ‘Go ahead, punk.’
Streep Tease|Jace Lacob|October 9, 2009|DAILY BEAST

“Gena” and “Glen,” an old black and tan collie, live in the house, the inseparable companions of genial Mrs. Hugh Brown.
The Idler Magazine, Volume III, April 1893|Various
Temple: the posterior part of the gena; behind, before or beneath the eye.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology|John. B. Smith
Post-gena: the sclerite below occiput and behind gena in some Orthoptera.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology|John. B. Smith
In appearance, little tiny “Gena” bears the palm from all the Pomeranians.
The Idler Magazine, Volume III, April 1893|Various

gena

[ jē′nə ]

n. pl. ge•nae (-nē)

The cheek or lateral side of the face.

ge′nal adj.