lapidary
🇬🇧 UK/'læpidәri/🇺🇸 US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
A person who cuts, polishes, and engraves precious stones.
宝石工匠,宝石鉴定家
adj.
Relating to the cutting or engraving of gems; (of writing) precise and elegantly concise.
宝石雕刻的;(文字)简洁精炼的
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishlapidaryother
=lapidary
Example Sentences
- 1.
The lapidary artisan cut precious stones with remarkable skill and precision.
- 2.
His lapidary style of writing conveys profound ideas using very few words.
- 3.
The museum displayed a collection of lapidary works from ancient Roman civilization.