Associations to the word «Stela»

Wiktionary

STELA, noun. (archaeology) an obelisk or upright stone pillar, usually as a primitive commemoration or gravestone

Dictionary definition

STELA, noun. An ancient upright stone slab bearing markings.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats