lapis lazuli

/'læpis'læzjulai/

Thân thiện

A jeweler carefully polishes a piece of lapis lazuli.

Definition

1. 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• Ultramarine (n): The brilliant blue pigment originally made by grinding lapis lazuli into a powder.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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an azure blue semiprecious stone

Từ đồng nghĩa

• lazuli