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che•la
Pronunciation: (kē'lu), [key]—
n.,
—pl. -laePronunciation: (-lē). [key]
the pincerlike organ or claw terminating certain limbs of crustaceans and arachnids.
che•la
Pronunciation: (chā'lä), [key]—
n.
(in India) a disciple of a religious teacher.
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