A diminutive of the female given name Eleanor and other names beginning with El. Also given as a name in its own right.

Used to form feminine proper names

(now historical) A measure of length. An English ell was 1¼ yards (45 inches or 114 cm), a Scottish ell was about 37 inches (94 cm), a Flemish ell was ¾ yard (27 inches or 69 cm), while certain European ells were less than 50 cm.

The name of the Latin-script letter L. (more commonly el) / An extension usually at right angles to one end of a building. / Something that is L-shaped.

(biochemistry) Abbreviation of RNA polymerase II elongation factor: an enzyme found in Cajal bodies. / (education) Initialism of English-language learner.

plural of ell

plural of Ell

A surname.

plural of ELL

(UK) Alternative form of bloody hell