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obelisk
ˈɒbəlɪsk
noun
obelisk
Definition
A tall, four-sided, narrow tapering monument which ends in a pyramid-like shape at the top, typically found in ancient Egypt.
Examples
The city square featured a large ancient obelisk in its center.
Na środku placu miejskiego znajdował się duży starożytny obelisk.
Cleopatra's Needle is a famous Egyptian obelisk now located in London.
Igła Kleopatry to słynny egipski obelisk, znajdujący się obecnie w Londynie.
Collocations
ancient obeliskgranite obeliskEgyptian obelisk
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