Cella
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsɛlə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cella is a noun meaning (architecture) The central, enclosed part of an ancient temple, as distinguished from the open porticos.
Meaning
(architecture) The central, enclosed part of an ancient temple, as distinguished from the open porticos.
Example Sentences
Room by room, Sarrasine advances to the cella of the hermaphrodite god, veiled like Spenser's Venus.
Word Forms
- cellae
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cell, cavaedium, cellaress, cavea, cilery, concha.
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