chela n. + Add to list UK //tʃˈɛlɐ// chela SynonymsEtymology Synonyms clawnipperpincerEtymology 1GRKχηλή→LATchele→ENchela From Latin chele, from Ancient Greek χηλή (khēlḗ).Etymology 2HINचेला→ENchela Borrowed from Hindi चेला (celā).