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alabaster
noun al·a·bas·ter \ˈa-lə-ˌbas-tər\
: a white stone that is used to make vases and decorations
Full Definition of ALABASTER
1
: a compact fine-textured usually white and translucent gypsum often carved into vases and ornaments
2
: a hard calcite or aragonite that is translucent and sometimes banded
— alabaster or al·a·bas·trine \ˌa-lə-ˈbas-trən\ adjective
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Origin of ALABASTER
Middle English alabastre, from Anglo-French albastre, from Latin alabaster vase of alabaster, from Greek alabastros
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Alabaster
geographical name Al·a·bas·ter \ˈa-lə-ˌbas-tər\
Definition of ALABASTER
city cen Alabama S of Birmingham pop 30,352
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alabaster
noun al·a·bas·ter \ˈa-lə-ˌba-stər\
Definition of ALABASTER for Kids
: a smooth usually white stone used for carving
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