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How to pronounce lapis

“lapis” pronunciation in real English speech

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“lapis” in real sentences

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  1. with which semi-precious stones is it lapis lazuli amethyst or Moon Stone lapis La

    British Library

  2. If they're using lapis as a pigment, lapis is the most pure blue pigment that's available.

    WIRED

  3. natural ultramarine which is ground lapis lazuli.

    Intelligence Squared

  4. But there was more to the lapis lazuli craze.

    CrashCourse

Words that sound like “lapis”

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