No. 8,924 in German
lapislazuli
"Lapislazuli" is the German word for "lapis lazuli," a deep-blue metamorphic rock used as a semi-precious gemstone.
In a sentence
Der Lapislazuli ist ein leuchtend blauer Edelstein.
The lapis lazuli is a brightly blue gemstone.
Here, 'Lapislazuli' is used as a noun referring to the specific gemstone.
Die Künstlerin verwendete Pigment aus Lapislazuli für ihre Gemälde.
The artist used pigment made from lapis lazuli for her paintings.
In this sentence, 'Lapislazuli' is used to indicate the material source for creating a pigment.
Der Ring enthält einen großen, glänzenden Lapislazuli.
The ring contains a large, shiny lapis lazuli.
Here, 'Lapislazuli' refers to the gemstone embedded in the ring.
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