Etymology dictionary. 2014.
Lapidary — Lap i*da*ry, n.; pl. {Lapidaries}. [L. lapidarius, fr. lapidarius pertaining to stone: cf. F. lapidaire.] 1. An artificer who cuts, polishes, and engraves precious stones; hence, a dealer in precious stones. [1913 Webster] 2. A virtuoso skilled… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Lapidary — Lap i*da*ry, a. [L. lapidarius pertaining to stone: cf. F. lapidaire.] 1. Of or pertaining to the art of cutting stones, or engraving on stones, either gems or monuments; as, lapidary ornamentation. [1913 Webster] 2. Of or pertaining to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
lapidary — ► ADJECTIVE 1) relating to the engraving, cutting, or polishing of stones and gems. 2) (of language) elegant and concise. ► NOUN (pl. lapidaries) ▪ a person who cuts, polishes, or engraves stones and gems. ORIGIN Latin lapidarius, from lapis… … English terms dictionary
lapidary — [lap′ə der΄ē] n. pl. lapidaries [ME lapidarie < LL lapidarius < L, of stones < lapis (gen. lapidis), a stone, akin to Gr lepas, ult.? < IE base * lep : see LEPER] 1. a person who cuts, polishes, and engraves precious stones 2. the art … English World dictionary
Lapidary — A lapidary (the word means concerned with stones ) is an artisan who practices the craft of working, forming and finishing stone, mineral, gemstones, and other suitably durable materials (amber, shell, jet, pearl, copal, coral, horn and bone,… … Wikipedia
lapidary — /lap i der ee/, n., pl. lapidaries, adj. n. 1. Also, lapidist /lap i dist/. a worker who cuts, polishes, and engraves precious stones. 2. Also, lapidarist /leuh pid euhr ist/. an expert in precious stones and the art or techniques used in cutting … Universalium
lapidary — lap•i•dar•y [[t]ˈlæp ɪˌdɛr i[/t]] n. pl. dar•ies, adj. 1) jew Also, lap′i•dist. a worker who cuts, polishes, and engraves precious stones. 2) jew Also, la•pid•ar•ist [[t]ləˈpɪd ər ɪst[/t]] an expert in precious stones and the art or techniques… … From formal English to slang
lapidary — I. noun (plural daries) Date: 14th century 1. a cutter, polisher, or engraver of precious stones usually other than diamonds 2. the art of cutting gems II. adjective Etymology: Latin lapidarius of stone, from lapid , lapis stone Date: 1724 … New Collegiate Dictionary
lapidary — 1. noun /ˈlæpɪdəri/ A person who cuts, polishes, engraves, or deals in gems. 2. adjective /ˈlæpɪdəri/ a) Pertaining to gems and precious stones, or the art of working them. , 2000: The sole truth was that supplied by mathematics or by such… … Wiktionary
lapidary — lap|i|da|ry [ˈlæpıdəri US deri] adj [only before noun] [Date: 1300 1400; : Latin; Origin: lapidarius, from lapis stone ] 1.) formal well written and accurate ▪ the lapidary style of the poem 2.) technical relating to the cutting or polishing of… … Dictionary of contemporary English
