alabastron (greek)

Code:

G211

Original:

ἀλάβαστρον, ου, τό

Word:

alabastron

Pronunciation:

al-ab'-as-tron

Definition:

neuter of alabastros (of uncertain derivation), the name of a stone; properly, an "alabaster" box, i.e. (by extension) a perfume vase (of any material):--(alabaster) box.