stela
ste·la
stela · stelas · stelae
An obelisk or upright stone pillar, usually as a primitive commemoration or gravestoneAn obelisk or upright stone pillar, usually as a primitive commemoration or gravestone.
/ˈstiːlə/
Meaning
1 sensesAn obelisk or upright stone pillar, usually as a primitive commemoration or gravestone.
an ancient upright stone slab bearing markings
Origin
From Latin stēla, from Ancient Greek στήλη (stḗlē). Doublet of stele.From Latin stēla, from Ancient Greek στήλη (stḗlē). Doublet of stele.
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Forms
plural: stelas / stelae / stelesSynonyms
1 synonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular