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alabaster
nounmasculinegeneral useuncommon/ɐlɐˈbaʃtɾu/a·la·bas·tro
Definition
1A soft, usually translucent variety of gypsum (hydrated calcium sulfate) or calcite (calcium carbonate), used since antiquity for carvings and decorative objects.
Usage examples
“The delicate alabaster lamp glowed softly when lit from within.”
“Ancient Egyptians used alabaster for canopic jars and sarcophagi.”
Common combinations
alabaster statuealabaster vasetranslucent alabaster