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coel-

/ˈsiːl-/

coel- is the alternative form of coelo-.

Meaning of coelo-

Prefix

coelo-

  1. hollow; cavity; as
  2. abdominal cavity.
    • Near-synonyms: abdomin-, abdomino-
    Synonyms:
    abdomin-, abdomino-

Origin of coel-

See coelo- § Etymology.

Questions about coel-

What is coel- the alternative form of?
Coel- is the alternative form of coelo-.
How do you pronounce coel-?
Coel- is pronounced /ˈsiːl-/.

Words near coel- in the dictionary

  1. coeffs.
  2. coehelminthic
  3. coehorn
  4. coehorns
  5. Coel
  6. coel-
  7. coelacanth
  8. coelacanthic
  9. coelacanthid
  10. coelacanthids
  11. coelacanthiform

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