chela- root words — words with the chela- root

The root chela- comes from Greek chele, meaning claw, pincer. 3 words in Dendril are built from it, including chela, chelate, chelicera. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the chela- root

Explore words with chela- — words containing the chela- root and sharing its sense of "claw, pincer". Examples include chela, chelate, chelicera. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does chela- mean?

The chela- root means claw, pincer, from Greek chele. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.