mala

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Noun

mala (plural malae)

1. A single lobe of an insect's maxilla.
2. The grinding surface of an insect's mandible.

Noun

1. plural form of malum

Noun

mala (plural malas)

1. 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.

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