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Alabaster Definition & Meaning

alabaster
adjective
  1. of or resembling alabaster; "alabaster statue"
noun
  1. a compact fine-textured, usually white gypsum used for carving
  2. a hard compact kind of calcite
  3. a very light white

"Alabaster" in song lyrics

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  • "Ghost like Casper, my machete turn you white as alabaster"
    Holocaust — The Ocean
  • "Crack the plaster, sandstone and alabaster"
    The Odd Couple (Jay Love & Louis Logic) — Por Que
  • "I talk tight, my mic's made of alabaster"
    Swollen Members f/ Moka Only — Crunch

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Frequently asked questions

What does alabaster mean?
of or resembling alabaster; "alabaster statue" a compact fine-textured, usually white gypsum used for carving a hard compact kind of calcite a very light white
What part of speech is alabaster?
Alabaster is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does alabaster have?
Alabaster has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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