(1):
(a.) Of or pertaining to the art of cutting stones, or engraving on stones, either gems or monuments; as, lapidary ornamentation.
(2):
(n.) An artificer who cuts, polishes, and engraves precious stones; hence, a dealer in precious stones.
(3):
(n.) A virtuoso skilled in gems or precious stones; a connoisseur of lapidary work.
(4):
(a.) Of or pertaining to monumental inscriptions; as, lapidary adulation.