CELLA

Etymology

Noun

cella (plural cellae)

(architecture) The central, enclosed part of an ancient temple, as distinguished from the open porticos. [from 17th c.]

Proper noun

Cella (plural Cellas)

A surname.

Statistics

• According to the 2010 United States Census, Cella is the 14220th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 2110 individuals. Cella is most common among White (93.7%) individuals.

Source: Wiktionary


Cel"la, n. Etym: [L.] (Arch.)

Definition: The part inclosed within the walls of an ancient temple, as distinguished from the open porticoes.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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