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English word origin

Etymology of chela

From Latin chele, from Ancient Greek χηλή (khēlḗ).

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Source etymology 1

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noun

A pincer-like claw of a crustacean or arachnid.

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

From Latin chele, from Ancient Greek χηλή (khēlḗ).

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Source etymology 2

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noun

A pupil or disciple, especially in Hinduism.

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

Borrowed from Hindi चेला (celā).

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