An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language/Kehle

by Friedrich Kluge

Kehle, f., ‘throat; channel, fluting,’ from the equiv. MidHG. and MidLG. kele, f., OHG. chëla; corresponding to Du. keel, AS. čeole (obsolete in E.) and čeolor. In Goth. perhaps *kilô (gen. *kilôns). Since Teut. k is derived from pre-Teut. g, we may compare Sans. gala and Lat. gula, ‘throat.’ See Herz.