|adjective|
1.(of language) elegant and concise, and therefore suitable for engraving on stone.
‘a _lapidary_ statement’
‘Poets, journalists, casual poker players and world-class professionals all tend to gush over its _lapidary_ prose, sage hold'em insight and droll use of cowboy patois as they pass around hard-to-find copies.’
2.Relating to the engraving, cutting, or polishing of stones and gems.
‘His care for well-defined blocks of color is almost _lapidary_ , like the intricately wrought components of stained-glass windows or a jeweler's cloisonne.’
‘This switch of emphasis from _lapidary_ to wheel-face cutting is probably attributable to recent technological improvements.’
|noun|
1.A person who cuts, polishes, or engraves gems.
‘This material is highly sought after by _lapidaries_ for ornamental items such as bookends and clocks.’
‘The chalcedony may be banded or it may contain ‘pseudo-algal’ structures that are of special interest to collectors and _lapidaries_ .’
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|adjective|
‘a _lapidary_ statement’
