lapidary — relating to the cutting, polishing, or engraving of gems and stones
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to the cutting, polishing, or engraving of gems and stones
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlæpɪˌderi/
Korean meaning: 보석이나 돌을 자르고 연마하고 조각하는 것과 관련된
Korean pronunciation: **래**피데리
Example Sentences
- The lapidary's hands trembled as he worked on the million-dollar ruby.
- My grandmother's lapidary hobby turned into a profitable business when tourists discovered her unique stone carvings.
- The clumsy lapidary accidentally turned a precious diamond into expensive glitter.
lapidary
ADJECTIVE//ˈlæpɪˌderi//
relating to the cutting, polishing, or engraving of gems and stones
The craftsman demonstrates lapidary skills cutting and polishing precious gems
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Origin
From Latin 'lapidarius' meaning 'of or relating to stone,' derived from 'lapis' meaning 'stone.' The word entered English through Old French and Medieval Latin, originally referring to a stoneworker or gem cutter.
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“The lapidary's hands trembled as he worked on the million-dollar ruby.”
“My grandmother's lapidary hobby turned into a profitable business when tourists discovered her unique stone carvings.”
“The clumsy lapidary accidentally turned a precious diamond into expensive glitter.”
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