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Stela vs Stella - What's the difference?

stela | stella |

Stella is a descendant of stela.



As a noun stela

is an obelisk or upright stone pillar, usually as a primitive commemoration or gravestone.

As a proper noun Stella is

{{given name|female|from=Latin}}.

stela

English

Alternative forms

* (pl. ) stelae, steles

Noun

(stelae)
  • (archaeology) an obelisk or upright stone pillar, usually as a primitive commemoration or gravestone
  • *1776 , R. Chandler, Trav. Greece , VIII 35
  • *:In the courts of the houses lie many round stelæ , or pillars, once placed on the graves of the Athenians.
  • *1837 , J. G. Wilkinson, Manners & Customs of the Anc. Egyptians , I ii 101
  • *:He erected a stela , with an inscription in the sacred character, to commemorate his successes.
  • *1876 , S. Manning, Land of Pharaohs , 203
  • *:The upright blocks or stelas are among the most curious parts of the present ruin.
  • *1893 , E. A. T. W. Budge, Mummy , 30
  • *:Thothmes I. set up two stelæ near the Euphrates.
  • *1966 , Paul Bowles, Up Above the World
  • *:A shore excursion had been arranged for the passengers who were interested in visiting the stelae of San Ignacio.

    • Synonyms

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    Anagrams

    * English nouns with irregular plurals ----

    stella

    English

    Proper noun

    (en proper noun)
  • .
  • * 1933 , Over the Garden Wall ,Faber and Faber 1933, page 91 ("Girls' Names")
    • What lovely names for girls there are! / There's Stella like the Evening Star,
  • , a brand of beer; or a serving of such.
    • I'm going to have a few Stellas tonight
  • * 2006 Jamie Treays: Sheila ( a song) :
    • Sheila goes out with her mate Stella / It gets poured all over her fella

    Related terms

    * Stella Maris

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