"Cel" meaning in English

See Cel in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /siːl/ Audio: en-us-seal.ogg
enPR: sēl Rhymes: -iːl Head templates: {{en-prop}} Cel
  1. A diminutive of the female given name Celia.
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