Definitions

1. noun

A tall, narrow stone monument, typically bearing an inscription or carving, erected as a memorial or to commemorate a person or event.

“The archaeologists discovered a stele in the ancient city, which helped them understand the local culture.”

2. noun

In botany, a stele is the main trunk of a plant, consisting of the central cylinder of vascular tissue.

“The stele of the tree was damaged by the disease, affecting its ability to transport water and nutrients.”