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obelisk

Pronunciation: /ˈɒb(ə)lɪsk/

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Definition of obelisk

noun

1a tapering stone pillar, typically having a square or rectangular cross section, set up as a monument or landmark.
a mountain, tree, or other natural object resembling an obelisk in shape.