Etymology

cella

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Today it means: The central, enclosed part of an ancient temple, as distinguished from the open porticos. Full definition →

First used 17th c.Latin cella
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The story

  1. Latin · learned borrowing fromcella
  2. English todaycella

Learned borrowing from Latin cella. Doublet of cell and hall.

Words from the same roots

Latincella all →

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First known use, by meaning

  • from 17th c. The central, enclosed part of an ancient temple, as distinguished from the open porticos.

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