Pronunciation: (lap'i-der"ē), [key]
n., pl. -dar•ies,

1. Also,lap•i•distPronunciation: (lap'i•dist). [key]a worker who cuts, polishes, and engraves precious stones.
2. Also,la•pid•ar•istPronunciation: (lu-pid'ur-ist). [key]an expert in precious stones and the art or techniques used in cutting and engraving them.
4. an old book on the lore of gems.

adj. Also,lap•i•dar•i•anPronunciation: (lap"i-dâr'ē-un). [key]
1. of or pertaining to the cutting or engraving of precious stones.
3. of, pertaining to, or suggestive of inscriptions on stone monuments.


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