stela
📖 Definitions
noun
An upright stone or pillar inscribed or sculpted, often serving as a monument. Also known as a stele.
💬 Usage Examples
“An Egyptian stela dating from more than four and a half thousand years ago, now in the collection of the Louvre, depicts the Princess Nefertiabet dressed in what looks like elegant contemporary evening wear.” Rebecca Mead; Saving the Cat’s Pajamas; The New Yorker; Mar 28, 2022.