English adjective: lapidary | |||
1. | lapidary of or relating to precious stones or the art of working with them | ||
Samples | The ring is of no lapidary value. Lapidary art. | ||
English noun: lapidary | |||
1. | lapidary (person) an expert on precious stones and the art of cutting and engraving them | ||
Synonyms | lapidarist | ||
Broader (hypernym) | expert | ||
2. | lapidary (person) a skilled worker who cuts and engraves precious stones | ||
Synonyms | lapidist | ||
Broader (hypernym) | engraver | ||