lapis lazuli
noun
la·pis la·zu·li
| \ ˌla-pəs-ˈla-zə-lē
, -ˈla-zhə-\
, -ˈla-zhə-\
Definition of lapis lazuli
: a semiprecious stone that is usually rich azure blue and is essentially a complex silicate often with spangles of pyrites
— called also lapis
Examples of lapis lazuli in a Sentence
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The lake, now filled with rain and snow melt, was the color of deep blue lapis lazuli. — Brian E. Clark, Los Angeles Times, "A little e-bike cheating makes Oregon Cascades bike tour a gem of a cycling trip," 24 Aug. 2019 For example one secondary bedroom suite has a faucet inset with lapis lazuli (bright blue stone). — Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, "Home near Cranbrook's art objects is filled with space and glamour," 3 Aug. 2019 Hidden among some bronze weapons was a magnificent gold dagger with a lapis lazuli handle. — National Geographic, "The royal tombs of Ur revealed Mesopotamia's golden splendor," 22 May 2019 The display of lingual lapis lazuli provides one of the intimate moments between human and animal at the Roos and Mates tour. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "‘Roos, geese, and a blue-tongued lizard: Behind the scenes at San Diego Zoo Safari Park," 8 June 2019 The sound box of the instrument was incrusted with carnelian, lapis lazuli, and mother-of-pearl. — National Geographic, "The royal tombs of Ur revealed Mesopotamia's golden splendor," 22 May 2019 Piero has also taken the liberty of eliminating red in Mary’s clothing, mantling her solely in her other primary color, blue, an expensive shade made from lapis lazuli brought from Afghanistan along the Silk Road. — Willard Spiegelman, WSJ, "On the Brink of the Savior’s Arrival," 12 Oct. 2018 Her daughter Queen Elizabeth II’s reign, meanwhile, had brought its own changes—and, in some instances (those faux lapis lazuli columns, for instance), scrupulous archeological restorations. — Noor Brara, Vogue, "Inside Buckingham Palace’s Resplendent, Never-Before Seen Rooms," 4 Oct. 2018 But combined with lapis lazuli, turquoise, tiger’s eye, agate stones, and freshwater pearls, the wire used in these traps has become stunning jewelry with a global market. — Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, "Meanwhile in ... Cambodia, 'hero rats' are helping with mine clearance," 14 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'lapis lazuli.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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lapis lazuli
noun
English Language Learners Definition of lapis lazuli
: a deep blue stone that is used in jewelry
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