an ancient upright stone slab bearing markings
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stela
How to use stela in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for stela.
Editorial note
I thought it was ripping off that Chinese stela inscription that supposedly ends with seven ‘kills’
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Quick take
an ancient upright stone slab bearing markings
Meaning at a glance
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Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for stela.
noun
an ancient upright stone slab bearing markings
See also: stele
Example sentences
I thought it was ripping off that Chinese stela inscription that supposedly ends with seven ‘kills’
People were displayed as their being their job, not just generic underlings to the king, on egyptian stela from 3000 BC.
The stela depicts King Hammurabi being given the royal symbols of the rod and ring by the sun god Shamesh.
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use stela in a sentence?
I thought it was ripping off that Chinese stela inscription that supposedly ends with seven ‘kills’
What does stela mean?
an ancient upright stone slab bearing markings
What part of speech is stela?
stela is commonly used as noun.