/al'euh bas"tron, -treuhn, -bah"stron, -streuhn/ , n. , pl. alabastra /-bas"treuh, -bah"streuh/ , alabastrons . Gk. and Rom. Antiq.
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.
Also, alabastos, alabastrum . Cf. aryballos, askos, lekythos .
[ 1840-50; alábastron alabaster vase ]