coel-

a combining form meaning “cavity,” used in the formation of compound words: coelenteron.
Also cele-, coele-.

Origin of coel-

combining form representing Greek koîlos hollow; akin to cave

Words nearby coel-

coefficient of friction, coefficient of performance, coefficient of restitution, coefficient of variation, coefficient of viscosity, coel-, coelacanth, coelanaglyphic, coelenterata, coelenterate, coelenteron

British Dictionary definitions for coel-

coel-

prefix

indicating a cavity within a body or a hollow organ or part coelacanth; coelenterate; coelenteron

Word Origin for coel-

New Latin, from Greek koilos hollow