alabaster (adj.)

  1. of or resembling alabaster; alabaster statue

    [ Syn: alabastrine ]

    alabaster (n.)

  1. a compact fine-textured, usually white gypsum used for carving

  2. a hard compact kind of calcite

    [ Syn: oriental alabaster , onyx marble , mexican onyx ]

  3. a very light white

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