OBELISK


Meaning of OBELISK in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈä-bə-ˌlisk also ]

ˈō- noun

Etymology: Middle French obelisque, from Latin obeliscus, from Greek obeliskos, from diminutive of obelos

Date: 1569

1. : an upright 4-sided usually monolithic pillar that gradually tapers as it rises and terminates in a pyramid

2.

a. : obelus

b. : dagger 2b

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