# cella

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈsɛlə/ · frequency rank #84,079

## Definitions
1. The central, enclosed part of an ancient temple, as distinguished from the open porticos.

## Etymology
Learned borrowing from Latin cella. Doublet of cell and hall.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/cella