lapis lazuli

[lap-is laz-oo-lee, -lahy, laz-yoo-, lazh-oo-] /ˈlæp ɪs ˈlæz ʊ li, -ˌlaɪ, ˈlæz yʊ-, ˈlæʒ ʊ-/
noun
1.
a deep-blue mineral composed mainly of lazurite with smaller quantities of other minerals, used mainly as a gem or as a pigment.
2.
a sky-blue color; azure.
Also called lapis, lazuli.
Origin
1350-1400; Middle English < Medieval Latin, equivalent to Latin lapis stone + Medieval Latin lazulī, genitive of lazulum lapis lazuli; see azure
Examples from the web for lapis lazuli
  • These are beautifully decorated, with white marble lattice and marble mosaics studded with green jade, lapis lazuli and agate.
  • The improved access means the region's stunning lapis lazuli jewelry will reach more markets.
  • Ultramarine blue was at one time ground lapis lazuli, but has long been made synthetically.
  • Gold comes down iu showers, aud the heavens are all lapis lazuli.
British Dictionary definitions for lapis lazuli

lapis lazuli

/ˈlæpɪs/
noun
1.
a brilliant blue variety of the mineral lazurite, used as a gemstone
2.
the deep blue colour of lapis lazuli
Also lapis
Word Origin
C14: from Latin lapis stone + Medieval Latin lazulī, from lazulum, from Arabic lāzaward, from Persian lāzhuward, of obscure origin
Word Origin and History for lapis lazuli
n.

early 15c., from Middle Latin lapis lazuli, literally "stone of azure," from Latin lapis "stone" + Medieval Latin lazuli, genitive of lazulum, from Arabic lazuward (see azure).