LAPIDARY


Meaning of LAPIDARY in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' la-p ə - ˌ der- ē

Function: noun

Inflected Form: plural -dar · ies

Date: 14th century

1 : a cutter, polisher, or engraver of precious stones usually other than diamonds

2 : the art of cutting gems

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