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kivi- — meaning in English

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English meaning

lapidary noun Someone who cuts, polishes and engraves gems and precious stones, or who trades in them.

Senses

kivi- is used for these senses in English:

lapidary Of or pertaining to gems and precious stones, or the art of working them.
lapidary (archaic, rare) Of or pertaining to stones in general.

lapidary — full definition

noun Someone who cuts, polishes and engraves gems and precious stones, or who trades in them.
noun The craft or trade of cutting and polishing gemstones.
noun A specialist in gemstones and precious stones; someone knowledgeable about the craft of gem-cutting.
noun Precious stones or jewelry, taken as a group.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Finnish words

lapidaarinen kiveen hakattu ytimekäs ja hienostunut jalokivihioja jalokiviseppä jalokivien hionta tutkielma jalokivistä