lapis

Meanings

• A gemstone, primarily composed of the mineral lazurite, with slight variations in hue, from dark blue to violet, often with traces of pyrite that give the stone a metallic sheen.

  - "The lapis lazuli stone is often used to make decorative jewelry, such as pendants and rings."
  - "Lapis lazuli is a popular gemstone used in various forms of art and design, such as painting, sculpture, and graphic design."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lapis
lies , skies , ties , dies

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. lapis (en) : A gemstone, primarily composed of the mineral lazurite, with slight variations in hue, from dark blue to violet, often with traces of pyrite that give the stone a metallic sheen.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of lapis that leads to same result
lapis , lapis lazuli , lapis lazulis

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The term 'lapis' is derived from the Latin word 'lapis', meaning 'stone' or 'block'. The term 'lapis lazuli' is a compound term, derived from the Persian term 'lapis' meaning 'blue' or 'dark-colored', and the Latin term 'lazulus', meaning 'blue' or 'azure'.

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Trivia

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1. Lapis lazuli is one of the oldest gemstones known to man, with recorded history dating back to ancient Egypt and Babylon.

2. Lapis lazuli is not only a popular gemstone used for decorative jewelry and ornamental arts, but it also holds significant cultural, spiritual, and historical importance in various civilizations and cultures around the world.

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How to Memorize "lapis"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the meaning of 'lapis', try visualizing a deep blue gemstone, often with silver specks or pyrite inclusions, which gives the stone its unique metallic sheen and mystical allure.

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