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lapidary
noun(lap-i-dary)
a cutter, polisher, or engraver of precious stones usually other than diamonds
lapidary
noun(lap-i-dary)
the art of cutting gems
lapidary
adjective(lap-i-dary)
having the elegance and precision associated with inscriptions on monumental stone
lapidary
adjective(lap-i-dary)
sculptured in or engraved on stone
lapidary
adjective(lap-i-dary)
of, relating to, or suggestive of precious stones or the art of cutting them

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