OBELISK


Meaning of OBELISK in English

[obe.lisk] n [MF obelisque, fr. L obeliscus, fr. Gk obeliskos, fr. dim. of obelos] (1569) 1: an upright 4-sided usu. monolithic pillar that gradually tapers as it rises and terminates in a pyramid

2. a: obelus b: dagger 2b

Merriam-Webster English vocab.      Английский словарь Merriam Webster.