[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

lapidary \lap"idary\, n.; pl. lapidaries. l. lapidarius,
   fr. lapidarius pertaining to stone: cf. f. lapidaire.
   1. an artificer who cuts, polishes, and engraves precious
      stones; hence, a dealer in precious stones.
      1913 webster

   2. a virtuoso skilled in gems or precious stones; a
      connoisseur of lapidary work.
      1913 webster

   lapidary's lathe, lapidary's mill, lapidary's wheel, a
      machine consisting essentially of a revolving lap on a
      vertical spindle, used by a lapidary for grinding and
      polishing.
      1913 webster
see also:
lapidaries lapidary's lathe lapidary's mill lapidary's wheel 

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