"Lapidist" is a word in ENGLISH
A lapidary.
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A transparent or translucent variety of common feldspar, or orthoclase, which often shows pearly opalescent reflections; -- called by lapidaries …
Read the complete definitionImperfectly crystallized or coarse diamonds, or fragments made in cutting good diamonds which are reduced to powder and used in …
Read the complete definitionA circular revolving brush used by turners, lapidaries, silversmiths, etc., for polishing.
Read the complete definitionA tool or machine used in glazing, polishing, smoothing, etc.; amoung cutlers and lapidaries, a wooden wheel covered with emery, …
Read the complete definitionof Lapidary
Read the complete definitionConsisting of stones.
Read the complete definitionAn artificer who cuts, polishes, and engraves precious stones; hence, a dealer in precious stones.
Read the complete definitionA virtuoso skilled in gems or precious stones; a connoisseur of lapidary work.
Read the complete definitionOf or pertaining to the art of cutting stones, or engraving on stones, either gems or monuments; as, lapidary ornamentation.
Read the complete definitionOf or pertaining to monumental inscriptions; as, lapidary adulation.
Read the complete definitionA machine for grinding and polishing; as, a lapidary mill.
Read the complete definitionOne who, or that which, slices; specifically, the circular saw of the lapidary.
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