alabastre — meaning in English
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English meaning
- alabaster noun A soft, fine-grained white or pale-tinted stone (a form of gypsum) often carved into ornaments and small sculptures.
Senses
alabastre is used for these senses in English:
- alabaster A fine-grained white or lightly-tinted variety of gypsum, used ornamentally.
- alabastron A kind of ancient pottery vase used for holding oils, and originally made from alabaster.
alabaster — full definition
- noun A soft, fine-grained white or pale-tinted stone (a form of gypsum) often carved into ornaments and small sculptures.
- adjective Made of alabaster, or resembling it — smooth, pale, and faintly translucent.