coel-

1. a combining form meaning “cavity,” used in the formation of compound words:

   coelenteron.

coel-

prefix

1. indicating a cavity within a body or a hollow organ or part

   coelenteron

   coelenterate

   coelacanth

Word History and Origins

Origin of coel-¹

Combining form representing Greek koîlos hollow; akin to cave

Word History and Origins

Origin of coel-¹

New Latin, from Greek koilos hollow

Example Sentences

This king, whose name was Lles ap Coel, made his confession as early as the year 160.

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Talhaiarn was a descendant of Coel Godebog, and chaplain to Ambrosius.

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It has been called Coel ede wlan, or the yarn test, and under this name I will describe the process.

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Not a very large kingdom this, but even as small as it was, King Coel did not hold it in undisputed sway.

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The only child of King Coel, her doting old father had given her the finest education that Rome could offer.

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