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ALL meanings of cella

cel·la
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  • noun cella the inner room of a classical temple, esp the room housing the statue of a deity 3
  • noun cella the inner part of an ancient Greek or Roman temple, housing the statue of a god or goddess 3
  • noun plural cella the principal enclosed chamber of a classical temple. 1
  • noun plural cella the entire central structure of a classical temple. 1
  • noun cella The inner area of an ancient temple, especially one housing the hidden cult image in a Greek or Roman temple. 1
  • noun cella (architecture) The part enclosed within the walls of an ancient temple, as distinguished from the open porticos. 0
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