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ALABASTRINE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does alabastrine mean?
• ALABASTRINE (adjective)
The adjective ALABASTRINE has 1 sense:
1. of or resembling alabaster
Familiarity information: ALABASTRINE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or resembling alabaster
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Synonyms:
alabaster; alabastrine
Context example:
alabaster statue
Pertainym:
alabaster (a compact fine-textured, usually white gypsum used for carving)
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