alabastron

[ al-uh-bas-tron, -truhn, -bah-stron, -struhn ]

noun

, Greek and Roman Antiquity.

, plural al·a·bas·tra [al-, uh, -, bas, -tr, uh, -, bah, -str, uh], al·a·bas·trons.

1. a jar characteristically having an elongated shape, narrow neck, flat-rimmed mouth, and rounded base requiring a stand or support, chiefly used for fragrant ointments.

Word History and Origins

Origin of alabastron¹

First recorded in 1840–50, alabastron is from the Greek word alábastron “alabaster vase”

Example Sentences

The "Seasons Vase," a slender, elegant alabastron etched in blue and white glass that's considered one of the finest surviving examples of cameo glass, is also part of the exhibit, which is scheduled to run though Aug. 17.

From Los Angeles Times

Alabastron, the name of a town in Egypt, near which it was common: cf.

From Project Gutenberg

Now they with haste Unwind the scented wrappings from His form That fill the place with rich aromas rare, Perfume of spicery and sweet spikenard's breath Lingering since Love her alabastron broke, And with her tresses wiped these tear-bathed feet.

From Project Gutenberg

At the left end of the relief a girl draped in plain long chiton with sleeves, and a cap with tassel, stands to the right holding an aryballos and alabastron.

From Project Gutenberg

The pyxis was used by women at their toilet, and the lekythos, alabastron and askos for oil and unguents.

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