Lap"a*ro*cele` (?), n. [Gr. &?; loins + &?; tumor.] (Med.) A rupture or
hernia in the lumbar regions.
Lap`a*rot"o*my (?), n. [Gr. &?; loins + te`mnein to cut.] (Surg.) A
cutting through the walls of the abdomen, as in the Cæsarean section.
Lap"board` (?), n. A board used on the lap as a substitute for a table,
as by tailors.
Lap"dog` (?), n. A small dog fondled in the lap.
La*pel" (?), n. [Dim. of lap a fold.] That part of a garment which is
turned back; specifically, the lap, or fold, of the front of a coat in
continuation of collar. [Written also lappel and lapelle.]
La*pelled" (?), a. Furnished with lapels.
Lap"ful (?), n.; pl. Lapfuls (&?;). As much as the lap can contain.
Lap"i*cide (?), n. [L. lapicida, fr. lapis stone + caedere to cut.] A
stonecutter. [Obs.]
Lap`i*da"ri*an (?), a. Of or pertaining to stone; inscribed on stone;
as, a lapidarian record.
Lap`i*da"ri*ous (?), a. [L. lapidarius, fr. lapis, -idis, stone.]
Consisting of stones.
Lap"i*da*ry (?), n.; pl. Lapidaries (#). [L. lapidarius, fr. lapidarius
pertaining to stone: cf. F. lapidaire.] 1. An artificer who cuts,
polishes, and engraves precious stones; hence, a dealer in precious
stones.
2. A virtuoso skilled in gems or precious stones; a connoisseur of
lapidary work.
Lapidary's lathe, mill, or wheel, a machine consisting essentially of a
revolving lap on a vertical spindle, used by a lapidary for grinding
and polishing.
Lap"i*da*ry, a. [L. lapidarius pertaining to stone: cf. F. lapidaire.]
1. Of or pertaining to the art of cutting stones, or engraving on
stones, either gems or monuments; as, lapidary ornamentation.