cippi

/ˈsɪpi/ or /ˈtʃɪpi/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of ancient Mesopotamian monument, typically a stone or brick slab with an inscribed message or decree.

“The archaeologist discovered a cippi in the excavation site that dated back to the 7th century BCE.”

Synonyms

  • monument
  • stele

Antonyms

  • erasure