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alabaster

 

[ หˆalษ™หŒbastษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

material type

Alabaster is a soft stone, often white in color, that is used for carving. It has a distinctive translucent quality, which makes it highly valued for decorative arts and sculptures. The stone is usually composed of gypsum or calcite, and it has been used since antiquity in various cultures. Due to its softness, it can be easily carved into intricate designs and shapes, making it popular among sculptors and artisans.

Synonyms

calcite, gypsum, stone

Examples of usage

  • The statue was made of alabaster.
  • She carved a beautiful vase from alabaster.
  • Alabaster is often used in classic architecture.
  • Many ancient artifacts were crafted from alabaster.

Translations

Translations of the word "alabaster" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น alabastro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคฒเคพเคฌเคพเคธเฅเคŸเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Alabaster

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ alabaster

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะปะฐะฑะฐัั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ alabaster

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒซใƒใ‚นใ‚ฟใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท alabastre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ alabastro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alabaster

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•Œ๋ผ๋ฐ”์Šคํ„ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃู„ุจุงุณุชุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ alabastr

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ alabaster

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้›ช่Šฑ็Ÿณ่†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ alabaster

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ alabastr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปะฐะฑะฐัั‚ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒแƒกแƒขแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ alabaster

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ alabastro

Etymology

The word 'alabaster' comes from the Latin term 'alabaster' and the Greek word 'alabastros', which referred to a type of stone used for making vessels. The origins of the material itself date back to ancient Egypt, where it was prized for its beauty and translucence. Alabaster has been found in tombs and temples, illustrating its importance in ancient art and architecture. Over time, the use of alabaster spread to various cultures, including the Greeks and Romans, who utilized it for sculptures and decorative objects. In the Middle Ages, alabaster was predominantly used in England for making altarpieces and funerary monuments. Its tradition continues to this day, with modern artisans and sculptors recognizing its value in creating both traditional and contemporary works of art.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,721, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.