lapis lazuli
/'læpis'læzjulai/
Definition
- Noun:
- A deep blue semi-precious stone: "lapis lazuli" is a deep blue metamorphic rock, historically prized as a gemstone and a source for the pigment ultramarine. It is primarily composed of the mineral lazurite, often with calcite and pyrite inclusions.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
Advanced Usage
- "Lapis lazuli" as a color term: The name is sometimes used to describe a vivid, deep azure blue color.
Variants and Related Words
- Lapis (n): A common short form for "lapis lazuli."
- Lazurite (n): The main mineral component that gives lapis lazuli its characteristic blue color.
- Ultramarine (n): The brilliant blue pigment originally made by grinding lapis lazuli into a powder.
Synonyms
- Azure stone: A descriptive synonym emphasizing its color.
- Sapphire of the ancients: A historical term reflecting its high value in ancient times.
Related Phrases
- "Lapis lazuli blue": A compound adjective describing the specific blue color of the stone.
Noun
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an azure blue semiprecious stone
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