I. mala
plural of malum
II. ma·la ˈmālə noun
( plural ma·lae -(ˌ)lē)
Etymology: New Latin, from Latin, jaw, cheek — more at maxilla
1. : a single lobe of the maxilla of an insect
2.
a. : the grinding surface of a mandible of an insect
b. : the third segment of a mandible of some myriapods