<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a worker who cuts, polishes, and engraves precious stones.</li><li>an expert in precious stones and the art or techniques used in cutting and engraving them.</li><li>the art of cutting, polishing, and engraving precious stones.</li><li>an old book on the lore of gems.</li></ul><p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>of or relating to the cutting or engraving of precious stones.</li><li>characterized by an exactitude and extreme refinement that suggests gem cutting: a lapidary style; lapidary verse.</li><li>of, relating to, or suggestive of inscriptions on stone monuments.</li></ul>