meaning of lapidary
1. An artificer who cuts, polishes, and engraves precious stones; hence, a dealer in precious stones.
2. A virtuoso skilled in gems or precious stones; a connoisseur of lapidary work.
3. Of or pertaining to the art of cutting stones, or engraving on stones, either gems or monuments; as, lapidary ornamentation.
4. Of or pertaining to monumental inscriptions; as, lapidary adulation.
5. a skilled worker who cuts and engraves precious stones
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