semi-precious
See also: semiprecious
English
Alternative forms
Adjective
semi-precious (not comparable)
- Sort of or somewhat precious or valuable. Usually used as part of the phrase semi-precious stones or semi-precious gems.
- 2009, Simon Cox, Decoding The Lost Symbol, Simon and Schuster, →ISBN, page 156:
- This semiprecious stone, which resembles green glass, has gemlike qualities and is often used in jewelry.
Usage notes
In modern English, the semi-precious stones are those other than diamond, ruby, sapphire and emerald.
Derived terms
- semi-precious stones
- semi-precious gems
Translations
sort of or somewhat precious or valuable
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