stele

IPA: stˈɛɫ

(archaeology) An upright (or formerly upright) slab containing engraved or painted decorations or inscriptions; a stela.
(archaeology, uncommon) Any carved or engraved surface.
(architecture, archaeology, obsolete) An acroterion, the decoration on the ridge of an ancient Greek building such as a temple.
(botany) The central core of a plant's root and stem system, especially including the vascular tissue and developed from the plerome.

Examples of "stele" in Sentences

The ancient civilization erected a stele to commemorate their victories in battle
The stele stood tall in the center of the town square, its inscriptions telling the story of the great king's reign
Archaeologists discovered a well-preserved stele buried beneath the ruins of an ancient temple
The stele was covered in intricate carvings depicting scenes from everyday life in the ancient city
Visitors from around the world marveled at the stele's intricate artwork and detailed inscriptions