lapis lazuli
noun
Pronunciation: ˌlæpɪs ˈlæzjuːli
Definition
A deep-blue metamorphic rock used as a semi-precious stone and pigment since antiquity.
Examples
The artist ground the lapis lazuli into a fine powder to create the vibrant blue paint for the sky.
She wore a necklace featuring a polished piece of lapis lazuli set in silver.
Renaissance painters often reserved lapis lazuli for the robes of the Virgin Mary due to its immense value.
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