SEMIPRECIOUS

semiprecious

(adjective) used of gemstones having less commercial value than precious stones; “such semiprecious stones as amethyst, garnet, jade, and tourmaline”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Adjective

semiprecious (not comparable)

Alternative form of semi-precious

a semiprecious stone or gem

Source: Wiktionary


Sem`i*pre"cious, a.

Definition: Somewhat precious; as, semiprecious stones or metals.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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