The cheek that receives the kiss of friendship as well as the slap in the face. In classical Greek dream interpretation, red, round cheeks meant a full cash register, while pale, white cheeks meant an empty one.
Folklore: A good omen.
[1]Bravado or nerve.
Rejection.
Neutrality or non-reactivity (as in “turning the other cheek”).
Beauty (as in “rosy-cheeked”).
Purity.
See Also: Face
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