Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kee-luh]
- /ˈki lə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kee-luh]
- /ˈki lə/
Definitions of chelae word
- noun plural chelae the pincerlike organ or claw terminating certain limbs of crustaceans and arachnids. 1
- noun chelae (in India) a disciple of a religious teacher. 1
- noun chelae Plural form of chela. 1
- noun chelae plural of chela. 0
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Origin of chelae
First appearance:
before 1640 One of the 44% oldest English words
1640-50; < New Latin < Greek chēlḗ claw
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Parts of speech for Chelae
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
chelae popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
chelae usage trend in Literature
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