/esˈte.la/ or /esˈte.lah/ (es-TE-lah)

Definitions

1. noun

A stone or monument erected to commemorate a person or event, especially in ancient times.

“The archaeologists discovered an estela in the ruins of the ancient city, which revealed crucial information about the civilization.”

2. noun

A headstone or marker for a grave.

“The family placed a beautiful estela at the foot of their loved one’s grave to honor their memory.”