cella

[ sel-uh ]

noun

, Architecture.

, plural cel·lae [sel, -ee].

1. the principal enclosed chamber of a classical temple.
2. the entire central structure of a classical temple.

cella

/ ˈsɛlə /

noun

1. the inner room of a classical temple, esp the room housing the statue of a deity Also callednaos

Word History and Origins

Origin of cella¹

1670–80; < Latin: storeroom, shrine, akin to cēlāre to hide; conceal

Word History and Origins

Origin of cella¹

C17: from Latin: room, shrine; see cell ¹

Example Sentences

Chatham-Kent will unveil a 9-foot bronze figure of the 80-year-old former pitcher on June 10, a replica of the statue by sculptor Lou Cella that was unveiled outside Chicago’s Wrigley Field last May.

From Seattle Times

When I first set out to talk about the film visually with my cinematographer Masanobu Takayanagi and my production designer Stefania Cella we talked about Caspar David Friedrich, the great German artist who allowed nature to come into his frames in quite imposing ways.

From Salon

To that end, his trusted production designer, Stefania Cella, designed the sets and furniture in blacks, and costume designer Kasia Walicka-Maimone’s blue cadet uniforms provided essential contrast, pops of color against the muted landscape of frosty western Pennsylvania, where the production took place.

From Los Angeles Times

That Democratic board majority carried on until a scandal surrounding Dr. Louis Cella, a power broker who was convicted of conspiracy, tax evasion and Medicare fraud, began to fracture it.

From Los Angeles Times

Across the top deck on her ride this week, a suit-clad John Cella sat with AirPods in his ears as he cruised to his government law job in Federal Triangle.

From Washington Post