单词 | alabastron |
释义 | alabastron /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; < Gk alábastron alabaster vase] |
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