lapˈidary /-ə-ri/ noun

1. A cutter of stones, esp gemstones
2. A treatise on gems (obsolete)
3. An expert in gems (obsolete)

1. Relating to stones
2. (of a bee) dwelling in stone-heaps
3. Inscribed on stone
4. Suitable for an inscription, eg on a monument
5. Written in such a style, ie pithy, polished, impressive

lapˈidate transitive verb (archaic)

To pelt with stones

lapidāˈtion noun (archaic)

Stoning

lapidˈeous adjective

Stony

lapidescˈence noun (archaic)

lapidescˈent adjective (archaic)

1. Becoming stone
2. Petrifying

lapidicˈolous adjective

(L colĕre to inhabit) living under or among stones

lapidifˈic adjective (archaic)

lapidificāˈtion noun (archaic)

lapidˈify transitive verb and intransitive verb (archaic)

To turn into stone

lapilli /lä-pilˈlē/ plural noun

(pl of Ital lapillo; also of L lapillus) small fragments (in size from a pea to a walnut) of lava ejected from a volcano

lapillˈiform adjective

lapis lazˈūlī noun

A beautiful stone consisting of calcite and other minerals coloured ultramarine by lazurite, haüyne, and sodalite, commonly spangled with iron pyrites (see azure, lazulite and lazurite)

lapis lazuli blue noun

A deep blue, sometimes veined with gold, used in decoration and in porcelain

lapis lazuli ware noun

A pebble ware veined with gold upon blue