ṣēlāʿ צֵלָע ‘side’ (Hebrew)
Etymology?:
from ṣālaʿ צָלַע ‘to limp’
Roots:
צלע
ṣēlāʿ n, f
1) side, rib, beam
1a) rib (of man)
1b) rib (of hill, ridge, etc)
1c) side-chambers or cells (of temple structure)
1d) rib, plank, board (of cedar or fir)
1e) leaves (of door)
1f) side (of ark)