STELE


Meaning of STELE in English

[ sti:l , 'sti:li ]

■ noun

1》 Botany the central core of the stem and root of a vascular plant, consisting of the vascular tissue (xylem and phloem) and associated supporting tissue.

2》 Archaeology another term for stela .

Derivatives

stelar adjective

Origin

C19: from Gk stēlē 'standing block'.

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