What does STELE mean?

Stele

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

• an upright stone or slab with an inscribed or sculptured surface, used as a monument or as a commemorative tablet in the face of a building.
• the central core of the stem and root of a vascular plant, typically consisting of phloem and xylem, surrounding a pith.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈstēlē/
• UK: /ˈstiːli/

4. Origin and Usage:

• The word "stele" comes from the Greek word "stēlē" meaning "pillar, column, or post." It was originally used to refer to an upright stone or slab with an inscribed or sculptured surface, used as a monument or as a commemorative tablet in the face of a building.
• In botany, "stele" refers to the central core of the stem and root of a vascular plant, typically consisting of phloem and xylem, surrounding a pith.

5. Synonyms:

• monument
• tablet
• pillar
• column

6. Related Words:

• steel
• teles
• leets
• sleet
• steep

7. Example Sentences:

• The ancient Egyptians erected many steles to commemorate their pharaohs.
• The stele of Hammurabi is a well-known example of a legal code inscribed on a monument.
• The stele of a plant is responsible for the transport of water and nutrients throughout the plant.