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stele

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun stele has 2 senses
  1. stele - the usually cylindrical central vascular portion of the axis of a vascular plant
    --1 is a kind of
    vascular tissue
    --1 is a part of axis
  2. stele, stela - an ancient upright stone slab bearing markings
    --2 is a kind of stone; antiquity

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Term: Stele

Description:

A stele is a tall, upright stone slab or pillar that is typically inscribed or decorated and used as a monument or commemorative marker.

Sample Sentences:

  • The ancient ruins were adorned with numerous beautiful steles.
  • Archaeologists discovered a stele dating back to the 5th century BCE.
  • The stele displayed intricate carvings depicting scenes from the mythical epic.
  • Visitors gathered around the stele, trying to decipher its ancient hieroglyphs.

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