Where does “chela” come from?
chela (Italian) comes from Latin chele, from Ancient Greek χηλή — hoof; crab's claw; unguis of an ox.
chela (Italian): pincer
Ancestry of “chela”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | chele | claw-shaped mechanism, trigger |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | χηλή | hoof; crab's claw; unguis of an ox |
Words derived from “chela”