n. (pl. chelae) a prehensile claw of crabs, lobsters, scorpions, etc.
Etymology: mod.L f. L chele, or Gk khele claw
2.
n.
1 (in esoteric Buddhism) a novice qualifying for initiation.
2 a disciple; a pupil.
Etymology: Hindi, = servant
Useful english dictionary. 2012.