Definition of "alabaster" in English

noun

1. A fine-grained white or lightly-tinted variety of gypsum, used ornamentally.

2. (historical) A variety of calcite, translucent and sometimes banded.

3. An off-white colour, like that of alabaster.

adjective

1. Made of alabaster.

   • The crown is stored in an alabaster box with an onyx handle and a gold lock.

2. Resembling alabaster; white, pale, smooth, translucent.

   • An ominous alabaster fog settled in the valley.