1. Plural of cella; inner chambers or sanctuaries in ancient Roman temples, typically housing a deity's statue.
Usage: archaic; historical; Latin term used in classical architecture and archaeology

Examples

• The cellae of Roman temples were reserved for priests and sacred rituals.
• Archaeologists discovered remnants of multiple cellae within the temple complex.
• The cella housed the statue of the god, making it the most sacred space in the structure.
• Different cellae served different deities in larger temple compounds.
• The architecture of the cellae reflected the importance of the deity worshipped there.