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Chela

Chela Meaning & Definition
Chela Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Chela?

[n] a structure like a pincer on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods
[n] a Hindu disciple of a swami

Synonyms | Synonyms for Chela: claw | nipper | pincer

Related Terms | Find terms related to Chela:

See Also | appendage | crustacean | extremity | Hindoo | Hindu | member

Chela In Webster's Dictionary

\Che"la\, n.; pl. {Chel[ae]}. [NL., fr. Gr. chhlh` claw.] (Zo["o]l.) The pincherlike claw of Crustacea and Arachnida.
\Che"la\, n. [Hind. ch[=e]la, orig., slave, fr. Skr. c[=e][.t]a, c[=e][.t]aka, slave, servant.] In India, a dependent person occupying a position between that of a servant or slave and a disciple; hence, a disciple or novice. -- {Che"la*ship}, n.

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