Alabaster
Noun 🎵 4 Syllables (a · labas · ter)
ALABASTER
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Alabaster in Context
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📝 Word Forms & Grammar Tenses
| Singular | alabaster |
| Plural | alabasters |
| Singular Possessive | alabaster's |
| Plural Possessive | alabasters' |
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💡 Grammar & Usage Tips
- Countable Noun: Can be used with numbers (e.g. *one alabaster, two alabasters*).
- Indefinite Article: Use 'an' before 'alabaster'.
- Grade Alignment: Recommended for foundational reading in Grade-3.
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🏛️ Etymology & Word Origin
ORIGIN: Old English & Anglo-Saxon tradition
Preserved through centuries of English storytelling, children's rhymes, and schoolbook readers to describe foundational concepts in daily life.
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