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English word origin

Etymology of -coel

Via Latin, from Ancient Greek κοῖλος (koîlos, “hollow”).

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Source etymology 1

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suffix

A cavity.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Via Latin, from Ancient Greek κοῖλος (koîlos, “hollow”).

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Source etymology 2

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suffix

Alternative form of -cele (“tumor; hernia”).

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

See -cele.

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