CHELA


Meaning of CHELA in English

~ 1 [ 'ki:lə ]

■ noun ( plural ~e -li: ) Zoology a pincer-like claw, especially of a crab or other crustacean.

Origin

C17: mod. L., from L. chele or Gk khēlē 'claw'.

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~ 2 [ 'tʃeɪlə ]

■ noun a follower and pupil of a guru.

Origin

from Hindi celā .

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