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chelae

che·la
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kee-luh]
    • /ˈki lə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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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