coel-

American  

Also cele-,

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

   coelenteron.

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coel- British  

prefix

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

   coelacanth

   coelenterate

   coelenteron

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Etymology

Origin of coel-

Combining form representing Greek koîlos hollow; akin to cave

Example Sentences

The letter said that the signatories wish to "add our voices to the 2,000+ signatories of the Open Letter from UK Writers to the Trans Community", which was signed by Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies and Chewing Gum's Michaela Coel.

From BBC

Two of her portraits - of British actresses Michaela Coel and Letitia Wright - were unveiled at the National Portrait Gallery last year.

From BBC

Billed as a dark comedy about an art forger, the film was written by Ed Solomon and stars Ian McKellen, James Corden and Michaela Coel.

From Los Angeles Times

Billed as an “epic pop melodrama,” this film from A24 follows the relationship between a pop star, played by Anne Hathaway, and a fashion designer, played by Michaela Coel, the Emmy-winning creator and star of “I May Destroy You.”

From Los Angeles Times

Jamie Lee Curtis and Jon Bernthal won comedy guest acting awards for their roles on “The Bear,” while Néstor Carbonell of “Shōgun” and Michaela Coel of “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” were awarded the guest actor prizes in drama.

From Los Angeles Times