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 Definitions of lapidary  [an expert in precious stones and the art or techniques used in cutting and engraving them.]  

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Definition of 'lapidary' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) lapidary
the art of cutting, polishing, and engraving precious stones.

2.  lapidary
an old book on the lore of gems.

3. (adj.) lapidary
of or pertaining to the cutting or engraving of precious stones.

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

5.  lapidary
of, pertaining to, or suggestive of inscriptions on stone monuments.

Etymology:  (1325–75; ME lapidarie (n.) < L lapidārius of stone, stone-cutter =lapid-, s. of lapis stone +-ārius -ary)

Definition of 'lapidary' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) lapidary, lapidarist
an expert on precious stones and the art of cutting and engraving them

2. (adj) lapidary, lapidist
a skilled worker who cuts and engraves precious stones

3. (adj) lapidary
of or relating to precious stones or the art of working with them
"the ring is of no lapidary value"- Lord Byron; "lapidary art"


Definition of 'lapidary' Webster Dictionary 

1. (adj) lapidary
of or pertaining to the art of cutting stones, or engraving on stones, either gems or monuments; as, lapidary ornamentation

2. (adj) lapidary
of or pertaining to monumental inscriptions; as, lapidary adulation

3. (noun) lapidary
an artificer who cuts, polishes, and engraves precious stones; hence, a dealer in precious stones

4. (noun) lapidary
a virtuoso skilled in gems or precious stones; a connoisseur of lapidary work



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