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   alabaster

   /ˈaləbɑːstə/

   noun

   • 1. a translucent form of gypsum or calcite, typically white, often carved into ornaments.

   adjective

   • 1. made of alabaster: "the gilded alabaster tomb of Sir Anthony Browne"
   • ▪ like alabaster in whiteness and smoothness: "her alabaster cheeks flushed with warmth"

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin alabaster, alabastrum, from Greek alabastos, alabastros.

   Scrabble Points: 11

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishALABASTER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Alabaster is a white or lightly tinted stone that is often used for making decorative objects. Learn how to pronounce alabaster, see examples from literature and Wikipedia, and find translations in different languages.

   • English (US)

     ALABASTER meaning: 1. an almost transparent, white stone,...

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   • Portuguese Translation

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   • Simplified

     ALABASTER translate: （常用来做装饰物的）雪花石膏. Learn more in the...

   • Translate to Traditional Chinese

     ALABASTER translate: （常用來做裝飾物的）雪花石膏. Learn more in the...

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AlabasterAlabaster - Wikipedia

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   Alabaster is a mineral and a soft rock used for carvings and as a source of plaster powder. Archaeologists, geologists, and the stone industry have different definitions for the word alabaster.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › alabasterAlabaster Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Alabaster is a type of gypsum or calcite that is white, translucent, and sometimes banded. It can be carved into vases and ornaments, or used as an adjective to describe something pale or delicate.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › alabasterALABASTER Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Alabaster definition: a finely granular variety of gypsum, often white and translucent, used for ornamental objects or work, such as lamp bases, figurines, etc.. See examples of ALABASTER used in a sentence.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › alabasterAlabaster - definition of alabaster by The Free Dictionary

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   Alabaster is a fine-grained variety of gypsum or calcite, often white or tinted, used for ornamental objects or work. Learn more about its origin, synonyms, antonyms, translations and usage in different contexts.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryALABASTER | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Alabaster is a white, almost transparent stone used for making decorative objects. Learn how to use this word in sentences and find out its translations in different languages.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishALABASTER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Alabaster is a white stone used for making statues, vases, and ornaments, or a smooth and white skin. Learn more about its origin, synonyms, and usage in sentences from Collins English Dictionary.