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obelisk

obelisk
Noun
pl: obelisks

This term evokes a sense of permanence, authority, and solemnity. It is most frequently associated with ancient Egyptian architecture or modern commemorative monuments, carrying a connotation of grandeur and historical weight. As a physical object, it is characterized by its verticality and the specific pyramidion cap. In architectural contexts, it serves as a focal point or a marker of sacred or civic importance.

Meanings

Nounobelisk

A tall, four-sided, narrow tapering monument which ends in a pyramid-like shape at the top.

"The city square is dominated by a granite obelisk."

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