alabaster

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al·a·bas·ter | \ ˈa-lə-ˌba-stər

Definition of alabaster

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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

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Al·a·bas·ter | \ ˈa-lə-ˌba-stər

Definition of Alabaster (Entry 2 of 2)

city in central Alabama south of Birmingham population 30,352

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Recent Examples on the Web: Noun And because extra is Lizzo’s M.O., Ishizu created a second set, this one coated in an alabaster gel polish and finished with a gold French tip. — Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2021 Rough-sawn fir beams in the kitchen, dining room and great room bring a sense of longevity and warmth to rooms painted in Sherwin-Williams alabaster. — oregonlive, 4 Aug. 2021 In several takes, Mr. Clarke washed out the skin pigmentation of the two human figures, rendering the couple in an eerie alabaster hue. — New York Times, 28 June 2021 The owners also added an impressive chandelier of thin slices of alabaster stone above the table. — Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News, 21 June 2021 Alabaster and marble have a similar appearance, though alabaster is softer, much more brittle and easily stained. — oregonlive, 4 May 2021 To cross, the Conductor will require three items: 20 pounds of alabaster coal, a peck of Majdaloun jurda, and a goat. — Olivia Truffaut-wong, refinery29.com, 27 Apr. 2021 The world understood this was not an act of just shattering limestone and alabaster, setting fire to paper and breaking windows. — Richard Kurin, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Feb. 2021 Even the baby grand piano is alabaster over clear acrylic. — Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, 13 Feb. 2021

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