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The Capellan language was the spoken language of the Capellans of Capella IV.

Given names on Capella IV contained double vowels, with both vowels being pronounced when spoken, such as: Akaar, Deem, Duur, Eleen, Keel and Maab. (TOS: "Friday's Child")

From the revised final draft, dated 11 May 1967: "(NOTE: Double vowels in Capellan names are both pronounced. Example: Maab – (Mah-Ahb) ; Akaar – (Aka-Ahr) ; Eleen – (Ely-Ehn), etc.)"
Furthermore, the script also noted that when Eleen says "McCoy": "She pronounces it "Mac-coy"."

Words and phrases[]

  • Chur-ah – Expression of disappointment. Duur used this term after discovering Kirk had refused to take the fruit from Duur's female relative, as a form of Capellan challenge.
  • Kleegat – A deadly warrior's weapon.