[al-uh-bas-tos, -tuh
s, -bah-stos, -stuhs] 
[al-uh-bas-tron, -truhn, -bah-stron, -struhn] [-bas-truh, -bah-struh] , -bas⋅trons. Greek and Roman Antiquity. | 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. |