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Adjective: lapidary  'la-pi,de-ree [N. Amer], la-pi-d(u-)ree [Brit]
  1. Of or relating to precious stones or the art of working with them
    "the ring is of no lapidary value"; "lapidary art"
Noun: lapidary  'la-pi,de-ree [N. Amer], la-pi-d(u-)ree [Brit]
  1. An expert on precious stones and the art of cutting and engraving them
    - lapidarist
     
  2. A skilled worker who cuts and engraves precious stones
    - lapidist

Derived forms: lapidaries

Type of: engraver, expert

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