stele

Definition of Stele in English :

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Noun

1. stele

the usually cylindrical central vascular portion of the axis of a vascular plant

2. stela, stele

an ancient upright stone slab bearing markings

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Stele

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nounWord forms: plural stelae (ˈstiːliː ) or steles (ˈstiːlɪz , stiːlz )

1.

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 a building

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

Stele

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noun

1.

an upright stone slab or pillar engraved with an inscription or design and used as a monument, grave marker, etc.

2. Architecture

a prepared surface, as on a facade, having an inscription, carved design, etc.

3. Botany

a central cylinder of vascular tissues in the stems and roots of plants

Stele

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n.

1. also ste·la (stēlə) pl. steles also ste·lae (-lē) 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.

2. stele (stēl, stēlē) The primary vascular tissue in the stem or root of a vascular plant, consisting of the xylem and phloem together with supporting tissues, such as pith.

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