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   lapidary

   /ˈlapɪd(ə)ri/

   adjective

   • 1. relating to the engraving, cutting, or polishing of stones and gems.
   • ▪ (of language) elegant and concise, and therefore suitable for engraving on stone: "a lapidary statement"

   noun

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

   Word Origin Middle English (as a noun): from Latin lapidarius (in late Latin ‘stonecutter’), from lapis, lapid- ‘stone’. The adjective dates from the early 18th century.

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   What does lapidary mean?

   • The meaning of LAPIDARY is a cutter, polisher, or engraver of precious stones usually other than diamonds. How to use lapidary in a sentence. Did you know?

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   What does lapidarist mean?

   • Also lap·i·dist a worker who cuts, polishes, and engraves precious stones. Also la·pid·ar·ist an expert in precious stones and the art or techniques used in cutting and engraving them. the art of cutting, polishing, and engraving precious stones. an old book on the lore of gems. of or relating to the cutting or engraving of precious stones.

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   What does Lapidario mean?

   • lapidario, lapidaria… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! LAPIDARY definition: 1. someone whose job is cutting and polishing stones, especially precious stones 2. relating to…. Learn more.

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   What is a lapidary hobby?

   • A lot of lapidary work involves making jewelry, but doing inscriptions in monuments is also lapidary. Someone who collects precious or rare stones has a lapidary hobby. You can also call a person who works with such stones a lapidary. Lapidary comes from the Latin word, lapis, for stone.

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   Lapidary can be a noun for a person who cuts and polishes precious stones, or an adjective for something elegant and precise. Learn the origin, examples, and related words of lapidary from Merriam-Webster.

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   Lapidary is a noun and an adjective that refers to someone who cuts and polishes stones, especially precious ones, or to something related to this work. Learn how to use lapidary in sentences, see synonyms and related words, and find translations in different languages.

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   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.

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   Lapidary is a noun that means a worker or expert in cutting and engraving gemstones, or an adjective that describes something precise and refined. Learn more about the word history, usage, and related terms of lapidary.

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   Lapidary is a noun and an adjective that refers to the work of cutting and polishing stones, especially precious stones. Learn how to use it in sentences, see related words and phrases, and find translations in different languages.

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   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.

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    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.