CHELA

claw, chela, nipper, pincer

(noun) a grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods

chela

(noun) a Hindu disciple of a swami

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology 1

Noun

chela (plural chelae)

A pincer-like claw of a crustacean or arachnid.

Etymology 2

Noun

chela (plural chelas or chele)

A pupil or disciple, especially in Hinduism.

Anagrams

• Hecla, Leach, leach

Source: Wiktionary


Che"la, n.; pl. Chelæ. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Zoöl.)

Definition: The pincherlike claw of Crustacea and Arachnida.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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