Obelisk definition

Obelisk

Topics Obelisk Definition

WordNet

(1) A stone pillar having a rectangular cross section tapering towards a pyramidal top

(2) A character used in printing to indicate a cross reference or footnote

WiktionaryText

1569. From , from , from , diminutive of .

A tall, square, tapered, stone monolith topped with a pyramidal point, frequently used as a monument.
The dagger sign (†), especially when used as a reference mark.