Cleopatra's Needle
/ˌkliːəpætrəz ˈniːdl/
/ˌkliːəpætrəz ˈniːdl/
- the popular name of either of two ancient stone obelisks (= tall stone columns with four sides and pointed tops), originally from Egypt, one of which stands on the bank of the Thames in London and the other in Central Park, New York
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