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chela1

Syllabification: (che·la)
Pronunciation: /ˈkēlə/
Definition of chela

noun (plural chelae /-lē, -lī/)

Zoology
  • a pincerlike claw, especially of a crab or other crustacean. Compare with chelicera.

Origin:

mid 17th century: modern Latin, from Latin chele or Greek khēlē 'claw'

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