What does chela mean?
Definitions for chela
ˈtʃeɪ lɑchela
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Princeton's WordNet
chelanoun
a Hindu disciple of a swami
claw, chela, nipper, pincernoun
a grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods
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chela
A chela is a pincer-like claw, appendage or end part present in arthropods such as crustaceans and scorpions, used for catching and holding prey. It is also commonly known as a claw or nipper. In a broader, cultural context, "chela" is also a colloquial term used in parts of South Asia to refer to a disciple or follower of a guru or spiritual teacher.
Webster Dictionary
Chelanoun
the pincherlike claw of Crustacea and Arachnida
Etymology: [NL., fr. Gr. chhlh` claw.]
Wikidata
Chela
Chela is a genus of fish closely related to Devario. It currently consists of two species.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Chela
kē′la, n. the prehensile claw of a crab or scorpion.—adj. Chē′late.—n. Chē′lifer, the book-scorpion.—adjs. Chelif′erous; Chē′liform. [L.,—Gr. chēlē.]
Chela
chē′la, n. a novice in esoteric Buddhism.—n. Chē′laship. [Hind. chēlā, servant.]
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Entomology
Chela
the terminal portion of a limb bearing a lateral movable claw like that of a crab; specifically applied to the feet in some Parasitica in which the opposable claw forms a clasping structure.
Anagrams for chela »
leach
lache
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of chela in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of chela in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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