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cella
[ sel-uh ]
/ ˈsɛl ə /
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noun, plural cel·lae [sel-ee]. /ˈsɛl i/. Architecture.
the principal enclosed chamber of a classical temple.
the entire central structure of a classical temple.
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Also called naos.
Origin of cella
1670–80; <Latin: storeroom, shrine, akin to cēlāre to hide; see conceal
Words nearby cella
celibate, Céline, celioscope, celiotomy, cell, cella, cellar, cellarage, cellar dwellers, cellarer, cellaret
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British Dictionary definitions for cella
cella
/ (ˈsɛlə) /
noun plural -lae (-liː)
the inner room of a classical temple, esp the room housing the statue of a deityAlso called: naos
Word Origin for cella
C17: from Latin: room, shrine; see cell 1
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