Definitions
an ancient upright stone slab bearing markings
Word origin
From Ancient Greek στήλη (stḗlē, “upright rock; pillar; column”), plural form στῆλαι (stêlai). Doublet of stela.
Used in a sentence
“A superior class of members...had their names inscribed upon a marble stélé or column.”
“It appears, that when any one of the family died, a stelè to his memory was added to the tomb.”
“In Egypt [obelisks] belonged to the class of steles (commemorative pillars).”
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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Ancient marker”5 letters
02“Inscribed stone slab”5 letters
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