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10 Language-to-English Dictionarieslapidário
Pronunciation / Transliteration: la.piˈda.ɾju
"O lapidário examinou a gema antes de começar o corte."
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An artisan who cuts, polishes, and engraves precious stones and gems.
"The skilled lapidary transformed the raw opal into a brilliant, multifaceted gemstone."
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Relating to the engraving, cutting, or inscription of stone, especially for monuments or memorials.
"The museum featured an impressive collection of Roman lapidary inscriptions carved into marble."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'lapidarius' meaning 'of stone' (from 'lapis', meaning stone), entering Middle English in the 15th century. It originally referred to someone who cuts, polishes, or engraves precious stones, before later expanding to describe concise, monumental inscriptions suitable for stone carving.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Lapidary" is said worldwide
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lapidaire
Transliteration: la.pi.dɛʁ
"Le lapidaire a passé des heures à tailler le diamant."
Edelsteinschleifer
Transliteration: /ˈeːdl̩ʃtaɪnˌʃlaɪfɐ/
"Der Edelsteinschleifer bearbeitete den Saphir mit großer Sorgfalt."
lapidario
Transliteration: la.piˈda.rjo
"Il maestro lapidario ha creato un ciondolo unico."
lapidario
Transliteration: la.piˈda.ɾjo
"El lapidario pulió la esmeralda hasta que brilló intensamente."
lapidário
Transliteration: la.piˈda.ɾju
"O lapidário examinou a gema antes de começar o corte."
रत्नकार
Transliteration: ratnakar
"रत्नकार ने कीमती पत्थर को तराशा।"
宝石匠
Transliteration: bǎoshíjiàng
"这位宝石匠精通各种宝石的切割工艺。"
보석 세공사
Transliteration: boseok segongsa
"보석 세공사가 다이아몬드를 정교하게 다듬었다."
宝石彫刻師
Transliteration: hōseki chōkokushi
"宝石彫刻師がルビーを美しくカットした。"
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