Jochbein

cheekbone, zygomatic bone

noun YOKH-byne Rare

Usage Note

Jochbein is the prominence of the cheek, often described in facial aesthetics (ausgeprägte Jochbeine = pronounced cheekbones). The word is used in both everyday speech and in medical anatomy discussions.

Examples

"Die Fotografin lobte ihre markanten Jochbeine."

Natural Translation

The photographer praised her prominent cheekbones.

Literal Translation

The photographer praised her striking cheek-bones.

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