obelisk的词源

英文词源

obelisk (n.)

"rectangular stone column tapering at the top," 1560s, from Middle French obélisque (16c.) and directly from Latin obeliscus "obelisk, small spit," from Greek obeliskos "small spit, obelisk, leg of a compass," diminutive of obelos "a spit, pointed pillar, needle." Related: Obeliskine.

中文词源

obelisk：方尖塔，方尖碑

来自拉丁语obeliscus,方尖碑，来自希腊语obelos,针，扦子。

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