lazuline

/ˈlæzuːlaɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A bright blue pigment or dye obtained from the semi-precious stone lazurite, formerly used in painting and textiles.

“The artist used lazuline to create a beautiful blue hue in her artwork.”

2. adjective

Having or resembling the color of lazuline.

“The lazy afternoon sky had a lazuline hue.”

Synonyms

  • azure
  • sapphire

Antonyms

  • brown
  • sepia