Armenian stone

Armenian stone
Lazuli Laz"u*li, n. [F. & NL. lapis lazuli, LL. lazulus, lazurius, lazur from the same Oriental source as E. azure. See {Azure}.] (Min.) A mineral of a fine azure-blue color, usually in small rounded masses. It is essentially a silicate of alumina, lime, and soda, with some sodium sulphide, is often marked by yellow spots or veins of sulphide of iron, and is much valued for ornamental work. Called also {lapis lazuli}, and {Armenian stone}. [1913 Webster]

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  • Armenian stone — Armenian Ar*me ni*an, a. [Cf. F. Arm[ e]nien, L. Armenias, fr. Armenia.] Of or pertaining to Armenia. [1913 Webster] {Armenian bole}, a soft clayey earth of a bright red color found in Armenia, Tuscany, etc. {Armenian stone}. (a) The commercial… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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  • Armenian — Ar*me ni*an, a. [Cf. F. Arm[ e]nien, L. Armenias, fr. Armenia.] Of or pertaining to Armenia. [1913 Webster] {Armenian bole}, a soft clayey earth of a bright red color found in Armenia, Tuscany, etc. {Armenian stone}. (a) The commercial name of… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Armenian bole — Armenian Ar*me ni*an, a. [Cf. F. Arm[ e]nien, L. Armenias, fr. Armenia.] Of or pertaining to Armenia. [1913 Webster] {Armenian bole}, a soft clayey earth of a bright red color found in Armenia, Tuscany, etc. {Armenian stone}. (a) The commercial… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • armenian blue — noun Usage: often capitalized A Etymology: probably from Armenian (stone), noun : ultramarine …   Useful english dictionary

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