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 | ||