Definition of "cheekbony"

His cheekbony face is pale grey, with a black wavy beard as in a frame of mourning, and upon it crawl, washing off the dirt, large drops of sweat.

1928, Transition, numbers 13-14, page 262

Ben's hangovers just make him look more beautiful, in a blitzed, cheekbony way.

1999, Serena Mackesy, The Temp, page 245