coel-


  1. a combining form meaning “cavity,” used in the formation of compound words: coelenteron.

Origin of coel-

1
Combining form representing Greek koîlos hollow; akin to cave
  • Also cele-, coele-.

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How to use coel- in a sentence

  • This king, whose name was Lles ap Coel, made his confession as early as the year 160.

  • Talhaiarn was a descendant of Coel Godebog, and chaplain to Ambrosius.

  • It has been called Coel ede wlan, or the yarn test, and under this name I will describe the process.

    Welsh Folk-Lore | Elias Owen
  • Not a very large kingdom this, but even as small as it was, King Coel did not hold it in undisputed sway.

    Historic Girls | E. S. Brooks
  • The only child of King Coel, her doting old father had given her the finest education that Rome could offer.

    Historic Girls | E. S. Brooks

British Dictionary definitions for coel-

coel-

prefix
  1. indicating a cavity within a body or a hollow organ or part: coelacanth; coelenterate; coelenteron

Origin of coel-

1
New Latin, from Greek koilos hollow

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