alabastron

American  

[al-uh-bas-tron, -truhn, -bah-stron, -struhn] / ˌæl əˈbæs trɒn, -trən, -ˈbɑ strɒn, -strən /

Also alabastos

noun

Greek and Roman Antiquity.

plural

alabastra, alabastrons

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.

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Etymology

Origin of alabastron

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

Example Sentences

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 A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) by Smith, A. H.

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

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 6 "Celtes, Konrad" to "Ceramics" by Various

An alabastron and comb are lying on the floor.

From Museum of Antiquity A Description of Ancient Life by Haines, T. L. (Thomas Louis)