A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

LAPIS

Sat, 6 Apr '24
Deep shade of blue
Sun, 28 May '23
Prized metamorphic rock
Sun, 26 Feb '23
75-Down gemstone
Sun, 18 Sep '22
Rock used to make ultramarine
Fri, 3 Dec '21
Shade akin to royal blue