gena
[jee-nuh, gen-uh]
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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.
Origin of gena
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Contemporary Examples of gena
But I always go back to Bette Davis and Gena Rowlands and some of the great actresses whose greatest roles came later.
My wife, Gena, and I give back in many ways, the chief of which is through our nonprofit children's foundation, KICKSTART KIDS.
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
I remember growing up and loving Gena Rowlands with that line from Gloria, ‘Go ahead, punk.’
Historical Examples of gena
In appearance, little tiny “Gena” bears the palm from all the Pomeranians.
“Gena” and “Glen,” an old black and tan collie, live in the house, the inseparable companions of genial Mrs. Hugh Brown.
Temple: the posterior part of the gena; behind, before or beneath the eye.
Explanation of Terms Used in EntomologyJohn. B. Smith
gena
[jē′nə]
n. pl. ge•nae (-nē)
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