cheli-
Word Origin
1
a combining form meaning “claws,” used in the formation of compound words:
cheliferous.
Origin
combining form representing Greek chēlḗ chela1
Related Words
- chelicera
- cheliferous
- cheliform
- cheliped
cheli-a word element meaning 'claw', as in cheliferous.
[Greek: combining form of chēlē chela1]cheli-
combining form
see chel-
see chel-