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obelisk

/ˈɒbɪlɪsk/ noun · British & US
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What does obelisk mean?

noun

A tall, narrow, four-sided monument, typically made of stone, often used to commemorate a person or event. A vertical stone or brick monument, often tapering to a pyramid shape at the top.

Example

"The ancient Egyptians built many obelisks to honor their pharaohs."

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