Lapis Lazuli (Noun)
Meaning
An azure blue semiprecious stone.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The ancient Egyptian queen's funerary mask was inlaid with intricate designs made from lapis lazuli.
- The artisan's task was to polish the rough lapis lazuli into a gleaming, vibrant bluestone.
- Lapis lazuli was a prized possession of the pharaohs, who used it to decorate the walls of their tombs.
- The velvet-covered box was lined with a delicate pattern of gold and lapis lazuli, shimmering in the candlelight.
- In the ancient world, the intense blue color of lapis lazuli was often associated with the celestial realm.