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

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