alabastro

Definitions of alabastro
  1. noun
    a very light white
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    type of:
    blanco, blancor, blancura
    the quality or state of the achromatic color of greatest lightness (bearing the least resemblance to black)
  2. noun
    a compact fine-textured, usually white gypsum used for carving
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    type of:
    yeso
    a common white or colorless mineral (hydrated calcium sulphate) used to make cements and plasters (especially plaster of Paris)
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