LAPIDARY as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • a skilled worker who cuts and engraves precious stones
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) lapidary is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  2. Meaning
    • an expert on precious stones and the art of cutting and engraving them
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) lapidary is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower

LAPIDARY as ADJECTIVE

  1. Meaning
    • of or relating to precious stones or the art of working with them
    Usage Example(s)
    • the ring is of no lapidary value- Lord Byron
    • lapidary art
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