chela
English
/ˈkilə/, /ˈt͡ʃei.lə/
noun
Definitions
- A pincer-like claw of a crustacean or arachnid.
Etymology
Derived from Latin chele derived from Ancient Greek χηλή (hoof).
Origin
Ancient Greek
χηλή
Gloss
hoof
Concept
Semantic Field
The body
Ontological Category
Person/Thing
Emoji
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Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- achelate English
- chelaship English
- chelatable English
- chelatase English
- chelate English
- chelater English
- chelation English
- chelator English
- dechelate English
- ferrochelate English
- metallochelate English
- monochelate English
- rechelate English
- semichelate English
- subchelate English
- transchelate English
- chele Latin
- chela Italian
- chéloïde French
- χηλή Ancient Greek
- χαρχαλεύω Greek (modern)