LAPIS

Etymology

Noun

lapis (uncountable)

(rare) Lapis lazuli.

Usage notes

• In translations of Indian mythological texts, a plural form lapises can be found.

Anagrams

• ALIPs, Alsip, lipas, pails, spial

Source: Wiktionary


La"pis, n.; pl. Lapides. Etym: [L.]

Definition: A stone. Lapis calaminaris (. Etym: [NL.] (Min.) Calamine.

– Lapis infernalis (. Etym: [L.] Fused nitrate of silver; lunar caustic.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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