Chellean

adjective

Chel·​le·​an ˈshe-lē-ən How to pronounce Chellean (audio)
variants or Chellian

Word History

Etymology

French chelléen, from Chelles, France

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Chellean was in 1893

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Cite this Entry

“Chellean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Chellean. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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