lapidarian

• Veraltetes Adjektiv, das sich auf die Kunst des Schleifens, Gravieren oder Fassens von Edelsteinen bezieht; im übertragenen Sinne auch für etwas Präzises, Feines oder in Stein Gemeißeltes verwendet.

An archaic adjective relating to the art of cutting, engraving, or setting precious stones; also used figuratively to describe something as precise, elegant, or inscribed in stone.

1. Inscribed on stoneC2formal

   Relating to or characteristic of inscriptions carved into stone.

   In Stein gemeißelt

   • The museum displayed a lapidarian text from ancient Rome.
   • Lapidarian inscriptions often survive for centuries.
   • He studied the lapidarian art of the early civilizations.

   Synonymelapidary