: the usually cylindrical central vascular portion of the axis of a vascular plant
variant of stela
: a usually carved or inscribed stone slab or pillar used for commemorative purposes
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“Stele.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stele. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.
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