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cella
cel·la
/
ˈsɛl
ə
/
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sel
-
uh
]
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noun,
plural
cel·lae
/
ˈsɛl
i
/
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[
sel
-ee
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.
Architecture
.
1.
the principal enclosed chamber of a classical temple.
2.
the entire central structure of a classical temple.
Also called
naos
.
Origin:
1670–80;
<
Latin:
storeroom, shrine, akin to
cēlāre
to hide; see
conceal
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cella
(ˈsɛlə)
—
n
,
pl
-lae
Also called:
naos
the inner room of a classical temple, esp the room housing the statue of a deity
[C17: from Latin: room, shrine; see
cell
1
]
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