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(1):

(n.) A hard, compact variety of carbonate of lime, somewhat translucent, or of banded shades of color; stalagmite. The name is used in this sense by Pliny. It is sometimes distinguished as oriental alabaster.

(2):

(n.) A box or vessel for holding odoriferous ointments, etc.; - so called from the stone of which it was originally made.

(3):

(n.) A compact variety or sulphate of lime, or gypsum, of fine texture, and usually white and translucent, but sometimes yellow, red, or gray. It is carved into vases, mantel ornaments, etc.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Alabaster'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​a/alabaster.html. 1828.
 
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