Definition of alabaster
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: a compact fine-textured usually white and translucent gypsum often carved into vases and ornaments
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Brushed smoothly back, intricately wound, and secured in a chignon-like style, the clean, elegant updo offered a jumping-off point for a structural alabaster fascinator that was in keeping with traditional British protocol for formal events.
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Specifically, a few lean toward the precious and parsimonious, like slices of alabaster fluke adorned with tiny maitake mushrooms and shreds of aromatic celery leaf, or hamachi adorned with mint and scarlet slices of plum.
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After five minutes that felt like 10, Diamanda Galás finally approached the piano, her steps as measured as her alabaster countenance and the curtain of inky, bone-straight hair that hung well past her shoulders.
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The launch is the brand’s most inclusive range yet, featuring 40 shades ranging from alabaster to mocha, and in cool, neutral, olive, peach, rosy, and warm undertones.
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Otherwise, the caskets were identical: polished alabaster white with white interiors and matching crucifixes.
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Ariel points out an array of sometimes elegant (alabaster lamps), sometimes quirky (a Mexican saint portrait), and always exquisite objects.
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There are beautiful white alabaster and marble courtyards, fountains and reflecting pools.
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In the near future, the Shaker Heights resident plans to enjoy time with his family -- his wife, Connie, and three grown sons -- and continue pursuing such hobbies as wood-and alabaster-carving, and fishing on Lake Erie for walleye and perch.
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Origin and Etymology of alabaster
Middle English alabastre, from Anglo-French albastre, from Latin alabaster vase of alabaster, from Greek alabastros
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Definition of alabaster for English Language Learners
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: a white stone that is used to make vases and decorations
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Definition of alabaster for Students
: a smooth usually white stone used for carving
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