Alabastrite
/əˈlæbəstraɪt/noun
A variety or form of alabaster, a fine-grained, usually pale stone often used for carving and ornamental objects.
Did you know?Ancient alabaster vessels—especially small unguent containers called alabastra—were used to hold perfumes, oils, and cosmetics, including substances placed in tombs and ritual settings.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
ἀλάβαστος (alábastos)
“Alabaster; also a vessel made from alabaster, especially for holding ointments or perfumes.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
ἀλαβαστρίτης (alabastrítēs)
“Made of alabaster or pertaining to alabaster.”
Classical Latin
Latin
alabastrites
“Alabaster or an alabaster-like stone.”
Middle English
English
alabastre
“Alabaster, a pale ornamental stone.”
Modern English
English
alabastrite
“A variety or form of alabaster.”
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