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cheli-

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

Words nearby cheli-

chela, chelan, chelate, chelating agent, chelation, cheli-, chelicera, chelicerate, cheliferous, cheliform, cheliped

Origin of cheli-

combining form representing Greek chēlḗ chela¹

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