lapis lazuli

Noun

A bright blue metamorphic rock consisting largely of lazurite, used for decoration and in jewelry.

ریشه

From Latin, 'lapis' meaning 'stone' and 'lazuli' which is the genitive of 'lazulum', which is taken from 'lazaward', which is from Persian 'lāžaward' meaning 'lapis lazuli'.

مثال

• The necklace was made of lapis lazuli.
• Lapis lazuli has been prized for its intense color since antiquity.
• The ancient Egyptians used lapis lazuli in their art.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Lapis lazuli necklace Lapis lazuli jewelry Blue lapis lazuli