Meaning Of The Word Obelisk

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What's The Definition Of Obelisk?

obelisk
countable noun: An obelisk is a tall stone pillar that has been built in honour of a person or an important event.

obelisk in American English
a tall, slender, four-sided stone pillar tapering toward its pyramidal top
noun: a tapering, four-sided shaft of stone, usually monolithic and having a pyramidal apex

obelisk in British English
noun: a stone pillar having a square or rectangular cross section and sides that taper towards a pyramidal top, often used as a monument in ancient Egypt

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