1. Relatif aux pierres.
2. Concis et bref. Jugement lapidaire.
ETYM Latin concisus cut off, short, p. p. of concidere to cut to pieces; con- + caedere to cut; perh. akin to scindere to cleave, and to Eng. shed, v. t.; cf. French concis.
Expressing much in few words.
ETYM Latin lapidarius pertaining to stone: cf. French lapidaire.
Of or relating to precious stones or the art of working with them.
Tailleur de pierres fines.
ETYM Cf. French joaillier.
1 One who makes or repairs jewelry.
2 One who deals in jewelry, precious stones, watches, and usually silverware and china.
Someone in the business of selling jewelry; SYN. jeweller.
ETYM Latin lapidarius, from lapidarius pertaining to stone: cf. French lapidaire.
1. A skilled worker who cuts and engraves precious stones; SYN. lapidist.
2. An expert on precious stones and the art of cutting and engraving them; SYN. lapidarist.
3. Pertaining to or engraved on stone; (of style) elegant and precise.