lapis lazuli
a deep-blue mineral composed mainly of lazurite with smaller quantities of other minerals, used mainly as a gem or as a pigment.
a sky-blue color; azure.
Origin of lapis lazuli
1- Also called lapis, laz·u·li [laz-uh-lee, -lahy, lazh-uh-] /ˈlæz ə li, -ˌlaɪ, ˈlæʒ ə-/ .
Words Nearby lapis lazuli
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How to use lapis lazuli in a sentence
It is formed of two pieces joined by a hinge, and is decorated with figures in repouss on a ground inlaid with lapis lazuli.
To the centre is suspended by a small ring a scarabaeus of solid gold inlaid with lapis lazuli.
A long lapis lazuli chain with a beautiful pendant and links of exquisite color, and a pair of bracelets to match.
The Girls at Mount Morris | Amanda Minnie DouglasHe was the same man who had brought me the heart of lapis-lazuli, or his double.
The Haunting of Low Fennel | Sax RohmerOften I dream of your eyes, blue as lapis lazuli from the Urals.
Polly the Pagan | Isabel Anderson
British Dictionary definitions for lapis lazuli
lazuli
/ (ˈlæpɪs) /
a brilliant blue variety of the mineral lazurite, used as a gemstone
the deep blue colour of lapis lazuli
Origin of lapis lazuli
1- Also: lapis
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