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- DictionaryLap·i·dar·y/ˈlapəˌderē/
adjective
- 1. relating to stone and gems and the work involved in engraving, cutting, or polishing.
noun
- 1. a person who cuts, polishes, or engraves gems.
adjective. 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.
LAPIDARY definition: 1. someone whose job is cutting and polishing stones, especially precious stones 2. relating to…. Learn more.
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.
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.
Lapidary definition: a worker who cuts, polishes, and engraves precious stones.. See examples of LAPIDARY used in a sentence.
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.
May 13, 2018 · LAPIDARY meaning: 1. someone whose job is cutting and polishing stones, especially precious stones 2. relating to…. Learn more.
