Coel-
a combining form meaning “cavity,” used in the formation of compound words:
coelenteron.
prefix
indicating a cavity within a body or a hollow organ or part: coelacanth, coelenterate, coelenteron
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former name of Sulawesi. Historical Examples noun the English name for Sulawesi old name for modern Sulawesi (which itself might be a native corruption of Celebes) in Indonesia, first used by Portuguese, 1512, perhaps from Os Célebres “the famous ones,” a name given by navigators to the dangerous capes on the island’s northeast coast.
- Celeb
a celebrity. Contemporary Examples noun (informal) a celebrity n. colloquial shortening of celebrity “celebrated person,” by 1908, American English. noun A hobo or a migrant worker (1890s+ Hoboes) A prostitute (1535+) The vulva; pussy (1730s+) A woman who, often subtly, attacks and denigrates other women; a spiteful and malicious woman: Dorothy Parker was a super […]
- Celebes-sea
an arm of the Pacific Ocean, N of Sulawesi and S of the Philippines. noun the part of the Pacific Ocean between Sulawesi, Borneo, and Mindanao
- Celebrant
a participant in any celebration. the officiating priest in the celebration of the Eucharist. a participant in a public religious rite. Historical Examples noun a person participating in a religious ceremony (Christianity) an officiating priest, esp at the Eucharist n. 1731, from French célébrant “officiating clergyman” or directly from Latin celebrantem (nominative celebrans), present participle […]
- Celebrate
to observe (a day) or commemorate (an event) with ceremonies or festivities: to celebrate Christmas; to celebrate the success of a new play. to make known publicly; proclaim: The newspaper celebrated the end of the war in red headlines. to praise widely or to present to widespread and favorable public notice, as through newspapers or […]