Lapis

Quick meaning: Lapis is a noun meaning Ellipsis of lapis lazuli.

Meaning

Ellipsis of lapis lazuli.

Example Sentences

French Bead Necklace of lapis or carnelian color, with crystal rondelles between each bead, graduated, 32 inches long.

The buddha lands described in the Lotus share certain generic features: the ground is made of lapis or crystal; they are perfectly level, without mountains or valleys; they are free from all manner of filth, including the stench of latrines [...] The ground was made of lapis lazuli, [...]

Lapis, opal, &c. are poliſh'd on a wooden wheel. To faſhion and Engrave vaſes of agate, cryſtal, lapis, or the like, they make uſe of a kind of lathe like that us'd by pewterers, excepting that as the pewterers lathe holds the veſſels, which are to be wrought with proper tools; that of the Engraver generally holds the tools which are turn'd by a wheel, and the veſſels held to them to be cut and engraven either in relievo or otherwiſe; [...]

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include lazuli, amethyst, onyx, jade, turquoise, azurite.

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