 alabaster |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (geology) a compact fine-textured usually white gypsum used for carving | |
| Related terms: | gypsum | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] of or resembling alabaster | |
| Synonyms: | alabastrine | |
| Examples: | "alabaster statue" |
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| 3. | [ noun ] (geology) a hard compact kind of calcite | |
| Synonyms: | onyx_marble Mexican_onyx oriental_alabaster | |
| Related terms: | calcite | |
| 4. | [ noun ] (color) a very light white | |
| Related terms: | white | |
| Similar spelling: |
alabastrine albescent alpaca albuca |
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