stela

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. an obelisk or upright stone pillar, usually as a primitive commemoration or gravestone

Pronunciation

/ˈstiːlə/

Word forms

stela stelas stelae steles

Etymology

From Latin stēla, from Ancient Greek στήλη (stḗlē). Doublet of stele.

Synonyms

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