lapis

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
7
Words With Friends
9
Letters
5
Pronunciation
/ˈlæpɪs/

Definition of lapis

1 sense · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis, uncountable)Ellipsis 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; [...]”
    “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, [...]”

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Etymology

Shortened form of lapis lazuli.

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