Where does “alabastrum” come from?
alabastrum (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek ἀλάβαστρον, from Ancient Greek ἀλάβαστρος, from Ancient Greek ἀλάβαστος — globular vase without handles for holding...
alabastrum (Latin): Alternative form of alabaster
Definitions
- Alternative form of alabaster
Ancestry of “alabastrum”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | ἀλάβαστρον | vessel for ointments made of alabaster |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ἀλάβαστρος | alabaster |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | ἀλάβαστος | globular vase without handles for holding... |