stela

noun ste·la \ˈstē-lə\

plural ste·lae \-(ˌ)lē\ or steles

Definition of STELA

: a usually carved or inscribed stone slab or pillar used for commemorative purposes

ste·la or ste·le \ˈstē-lē\

Latin & Greek; Latin stela, from Greek stēlē; akin to Old High German stollo pillar, Greek stellein to set up

First Known Use: 1776

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