Sinhala Dictionary definitions for lapidary
lapidary 🔊 /læˈpʌdɛˌɹi/
lapidary : මැණික් කපන්නා
lapidary definition
Noun.
- An artificer who cuts, polishes, and engraves precious stones; hence, a dealer in precious stones.
- A virtuoso skilled in gems or precious stones; a connoisseur of lapidary work.
Adjective.
- Of or pertaining to the art of cutting stones, or engraving on stones, either gems or monuments; as, lapidary ornamentation.
- Of or pertaining to monumental inscriptions; as, lapidary adulation.