lapis lazuli

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

lapis lazuli
    n 1: an azure blue semiprecious stone [syn: {lapis lazuli},
         {lazuli}]

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

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]

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Lapis lazuli \La"pis laz"u*li\n. (Min.)
   An albuminous mineral of a rich blue color; also called
   {lapis}. Same as {Lazuli}, which see.
   [1913 Webster]