Definition of STELA

stela

Meanings

Plural: stelae, stelas, steles

Noun

  • an ancient upright stone slab bearing markings
  • an obelisk or upright stone pillar, usually as a primitive commemoration or gravestone

Origin / Etymology

From Latin stēla, from Ancient Greek στήλη (stḗlē). Doublet of stele.

Synonyms

stele

Scrabble Score: 5

stela is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
stela is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
stela is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 6

stela is a valid Words With Friends word