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- (n.) A box or vessel for holding odoriferous ointments, etc.; -- so called from the stone of which it was originally made.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