单词 | stele |
释义 | Word Frequency stele(ˈstiːlɪ, stiːl) nounWord forms: plural stelae (ˈstiːliː) or steles (ˈstiːlɪz, stiːlz) Also called (for senses 1, 2): stela1. an upright stone slab or column decorated with figures or inscriptions, common in prehistoric times 2. a prepared vertical surface that has a commemorative inscription or design, esp one on the face of abuilding 3. the conducting tissue of the stems and roots of plants, which is in the form of a cylinder, principally containing xylem, phloem, and pericycle See also protostele, siphonostele Derived forms stelar (ˈstiːlə) adjective Word origin C19: from Greek stēlē; related to Greek histanai to stand, Latin stāre |
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