lapis lazuli

• Pierre métamorphique d'un bleu profond, utilisée comme pierre semi-précieuse en joaillerie et en ornementation, historiquement prisée pour sa couleur intense et souvent associée à la royauté et à la spiritualité.

A deep blue metamorphic rock used as a semi-precious stone in jewelry and ornamentation, historically prized for its intense color and often associated with royalty and spirituality.

1. A precious stoneB2formal

   A deep blue metamorphic rock used as a semi-precious stone for jewelry and ornamentation.

   Lapis-lazuli

   • The ancient Egyptians used lapis lazuli in their jewelry.
   • She wore a necklace made of lapis lazuli beads.
   • Lapis lazuli was highly valued in medieval times.

2. A colorB2formal

   A bright blue color resembling the stone of the same name.

   bleu lapis

   • The artist mixed a pigment to create a lapis lazuli hue.
   • The sky was a beautiful lapis lazuli blue.
   • The painting featured a lapis lazuli background.