lapidist

Plural: lapidists

Noun

Another term for a lapidary, one who works with gems.
a skilled worker who cuts and engraves precious stones
A lapidary (“person who cuts and polishes, engraves, or deals in gems and precious stones; expert in gems and precious stones”).

Examples

He fancied himself a ’LAPIDIST’ of words, always seeking to polish his vocabulary.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin lapis, lapidis (“a stone”).

Synonyms

lapidary

Scrabble Score: 11

lapidist: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
lapidist: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
lapidist: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

lapidist: valid Words With Friends Word