cella
the principal enclosed chamber of a classical temple.
the entire central structure of a classical temple.
Origin of cella
1- Also called naos.
Words Nearby cella
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How to use cella in a sentence
The walls were decorated with the rarest paintings, and the cella itself contained countless treasures.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume I | John LordThe structure remained nearly square, being equally divided between the portico and the cella.
History of Ancient Art | Franz von ReberIn some instances rows of columns were ranged upon the two long sides of a cella; but the rear wall was always bare.
History of Ancient Art | Franz von ReberThat variety of a temple plan which has two ranges of columns entirely surrounding the cella.
History of Ancient Art | Franz von ReberTerminations similar to pilasters upon the ends of the lateral walls of the cella, in pronaos and epinaos.
History of Ancient Art | Franz von Reber
British Dictionary definitions for cella
/ (ˈsɛlə) /
the inner room of a classical temple, esp the room housing the statue of a deity: Also called: naos
Origin of cella
1Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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