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cella

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛlə/

The English word “cella” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. The central, enclosed part of an ancient temple, as distinguished from the open porticos.

Etymology

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

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