New Latin, from Greek chēlē claw
1635, in the meaning defined above
chel-
chela
Chelamela
“Chela.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chela. Accessed 9 Nov. 2024.
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about chela
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