cellar

English

/ˈsɛlə(ɹ)/, /ˈsɛlɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • An enclosed underground space, often under a building, used for storage or shelter.
  • A wine collection, especially when stored in a cellar.
  • (slang) Last place in a league or competition.

Etymology

Borrowed from celer borrowed from Old French celier derived from Latin cellārium, cella (small room, chamber, compartment, room, cell, pantry, closet, shrine, hut, granary).

Origin

Latin

cella

Gloss

small room, chamber, compartment, room, cell, pantry, closet, shrine, hut, granary

Concept
Semantic Field

The house

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

宮

Emoji

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