stele

Definitions of stele
  1. noun
    an ancient upright stone slab bearing markings
    synonyms: cippo
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    type of:
    bozza, bugno, piolo
    building material consisting of a piece of rock hewn in a definite shape for a special purpose
  2. noun
    the usually cylindrical central vascular portion of the axis of a vascular plant
    synonyms: cippo
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