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lazuli

[ laz-uh-lee, -lahy, lazh-uh- ]

lazuli

/ ˈlæzjʊˌlaɪ /

noun

  1. short for lapis lazuli
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of lazuli1

First recorded in 1780–90
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Example Sentences

It is formed of two pieces joined by a hinge, and is decorated with figures in repouss on a ground inlaid with lapis lazuli.

To the centre is suspended by a small ring a scarabaeus of solid gold inlaid with lapis lazuli.

A long lapis lazuli chain with a beautiful pendant and links of exquisite color, and a pair of bracelets to match.

Bell and Harris hunted a good while, but procured only a Lazuli Finch and a few other birds.

He was the same man who had brought me the heart of lapis-lazuli, or his double.

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