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

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Also cele-, coele-.

Origin of coel-

Combining form representing Greek koîlos hollow; akin to cave

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How to use coel- in a sentence

This king, whose name was Lles ap Coel, made his confession as early as the year 160.
The Welsh and Their Literature|George Borrow
Talhaiarn was a descendant of Coel Godebog, and chaplain to Ambrosius.
Old English Chronicles|Various
It has been called Coel ede wlan, or the yarn test, and under this name I will describe the process.
Welsh Folk-Lore|Elias Owen
Not a very large kingdom this, but even as small as it was, King Coel did not hold it in undisputed sway.
Historic Girls|E. S. Brooks

The only child of King Coel, her doting old father had given her the finest education that Rome could offer.
Historic Girls|E. S. Brooks

British Dictionary definitions for coel-

coel-

prefix

indicating a cavity within a body or a hollow organ or partcoelacanth; coelenterate; coelenteron

Word Origin for coel-

New Latin, from Greek koilos hollow

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