stelai

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/ˈstiːleɪ//ˈstiːlaɪ/

A form of stele — An upright (or formerly upright) slab containing engraved or painted decorations or inscriptions; a stela.

OriginAncient Greek στῆλαι →
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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralarchaeologyplural of stele

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekστῆλαι
  2. Englishstelai

From Ancient Greek στῆλαι (stêlai), the plural form of στήλη (stḗlē, “upright rock; pillar; column”).

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Chicago

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