lapis (uncountable)
(rare) Lapis lazuli.
• In translations of Indian mythological texts, a plural form lapises can be found.
• 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
24 March 2025
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