Definition of Lapidary

1. Noun. An expert on precious stones and the art of cutting and engraving them.

Exact synonyms: Lapidarist
Generic synonyms: Expert
Derivative terms: Lapidarist, Lapidist

2. Adjective. Of or relating to precious stones or the art of working with them. "Lapidary art"
Partainyms: Gemstone

3. Noun. A skilled worker who cuts and engraves precious stones.
Exact synonyms: Lapidist
Generic synonyms: Engraver
Derivative terms: Lapidarist, Lapidist

Definition of Lapidary

1. n. An artificer who cuts, polishes, and engraves precious stones; hence, a dealer in precious stones.

2. a. Of or pertaining to the art of cutting stones, or engraving on stones, either gems or monuments; as, lapidary ornamentation.

Definition of Lapidary

1. one who works with precious stones [n -DARIES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lapidary

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lapdog
lapdogs
lapel
lapeled
lapelled
lapels
lapful
lapfuls
lapheld
Lapicque
Lapicque's law
lapidarian
lapidaries
lapidarist
lapidary (current term)
lapidate
lapidated
lapidates
lapidating
lapidation
lapidator
lapides
lapidification
lapidified
lapidifies
lapidify
lapidifying
lapidist
lapidists

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