OBELISK


Meaning of OBELISK in English

[ 'ɒb(ə)lɪsk ]

■ noun

1》 a tapering stone pillar of square or rectangular cross section, set up as a monument or landmark.

2》 another term for obelus .

Origin

C16: via L. from Gk ~os , dimin. of obelos 'pointed pillar'.

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