Lapidary



ENGLISH MEANING
noun
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.
adjective
1.
Of or pertaining to the art of cutting stones, or engraving on stones, either gems or monuments; as, lapidary ornamentation.
2.
Of or pertaining to monumental inscriptions; as, lapidary adulation.