cel·la (s l  )n. pl. cel·lae (s l ) In both senses also called naos.1. The inner room or sanctuary of an ancient Greek or Roman temple, in which the statue of the god was situated. 2. In Byzantine architecture, the area of a centrally planned church in which the liturgy is performed. [Latin; see kel-1 in Indo-European roots.] |
cella [ˈsɛlə]
n pl -lae [-liː]
(Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Architecture) the inner room of a classical temple, esp the room housing the statue of a deity Also called naos
[from Latin: room, shrine; see cell1]
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