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    lapidary
    /ˈlapɪd(ə)ri/

    adjective

    • 1. relating to the engraving, cutting, or polishing of stones and gems.

    noun

    • 1. a person who cuts, polishes, or engraves gems.

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › lapidaryLapidary Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    1. : having the elegance and precision associated with inscriptions on monumental stone. a stanza that has a lapidary dignity. 2. a. : sculptured in or engraved on stone. b. : of, relating to, or suggestive of precious stones or the art of cutting them. Did you know?

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLAPIDARY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    LAPIDARY definition: 1. someone whose job is cutting and polishing stones, especially precious stones 2. relating to…. Learn more.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryLAPIDARY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    May 13, 2018 · LAPIDARY meaning: 1. someone whose job is cutting and polishing stones, especially precious stones 2. relating to…. Learn more.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › lapidaryLAPIDARY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Lapidary definition: a worker who cuts, polishes, and engraves precious stones.. See examples of LAPIDARY used in a sentence.

  6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › LapidaryLapidary - Wikipedia

    Lapidary (from the Latin lapidarius) is the practice of shaping stone, minerals, or gemstones into decorative items such as cabochons, engraved gems (including cameos), and faceted designs. A person who practices lapidary is known as a lapidarist. A lapidarist uses the lapidary techniques of cutting, grinding, and polishing.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLAPIDARY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    a person whose business is to cut, polish, set, or deal in gemstones. adjective. 2. of or relating to gemstones or the work of a lapidary. 3. Also: lapidarian (ˌlæpɪˈdɛərɪən ) engraved, cut, or inscribed in a stone or gemstone. 4. of sufficiently high quality to be engraved on a stone.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › lapidaryLapidary - definition of lapidary by The Free Dictionary

    adj. 1. Of or relating to precious stones or the art of working with them. 2. a. Engraved in stone. b. Marked by conciseness, precision, or refinement of expression: lapidary prose. c. Sharply or finely delineated: a face with lapidary features.

  9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › lapidaryLapidary - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    The word lapidary relates to precious stones, especially the things people do with them such as cut, polish, and set them in a fancy bracelet. If you know someone who carves gems, engraves marble, or does other work with precious stones, then you know someone who does lapidary work.

  10. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › lapidarylapidary - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Jun 2, 2024 · A person who cuts and polishes, engraves, or deals in gems and precious stones . Synonyms: gemsmith, lapidarist, (obsolete, rare) lapidist. The field in which such a person works, a subfield of gemology. ( obsolete)

  11. www.dictionary.com › browse › lapidaryLAPIDARY Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

    characterized by an exactitude and extreme refinement that suggests gem cutting: a lapidary style; lapidary verse.