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Etymology of the French word lapidaire

the Old French word lapidaire
derived from the Latin word lapidarius (of, concerning stone-cutting, quarrying; stone-cutter)
using the Latin prefix lapid-
derived from the Latin word lapis (stone; milestone; jewel)
derived from the Late Latin word lapidarium
derived from the Medieval Latin word lapida

Date

The earliest known usage of lapidaire in French dates from the 12th century.

Derivations in French

lapidairerie

Derivations in other languages

English lapidary, Romanian lapidar

Cognates

Italian lapidario

Usage

Word found in Old French



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