English

Etymology
Latin stela#Latin|stela.

Pronunciation
IPA|/'sti:l�/

Noun
en-noun|stel|ae

1. an obelisk or upright stone pillar, usually as a primitive commemoration or gravestone

#:*1966: A shore excursion had been arranged for the passengers who were interested in visiting the stelae of San Ignacio. � Paul Bowles, Up Above The World

Alternative forms
stele

Icelandic

Etymology
Old Norse

Verb
stela (+ dat)

1. to steal

#* hver#Icelandic|Hver stal kaka#Icelandic|kökunni úr#Icelandic|úr krúsinni í gær?
#*: who|Who stole the cookie from the jar (cookie jar) last night?

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