chela

Meanings

Plural: chelae, chelas, chele

Noun

a Hindu disciple of a swami
a grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods
A pincer-like claw of a crustacean or arachnid.
A pupil or disciple, especially in Hinduism.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin chele, from Ancient Greek χηλή (khēlḗ).

Synonyms

claw, nipper, pincer

Scrabble Score: 10

chela is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
chela is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
chela is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

chela is a valid Words With Friends word