lapis
/ˈlæpɪs/
noun
- A deep blue semiprecious stone, often used in jewelry and ornamentation.
- The ancient Egyptians used lapis lazuli in their jewelry and burial masks.
- The artist ground lapis into powder to create a vivid blue pigment for the painting.
- She wore a pendant made of polished lapis set in silver.
- A bright blue color resembling that of the stone.
- The fabric was dyed a rich lapis that caught everyone's eye.
- He painted the front door a striking lapis blue.
- The sky at dusk was a beautiful shade of lapis.