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Adjective: semiprecious  ,se,mI'pre-shus or ,se-mee'pre-shus [N. Amer], ,se-mee'pre-shus [Brit]
  1. Used of gemstones having less commercial value than precious stones
    "such semiprecious stones as amethyst, garnet, jade, and tourmaline"

See also: valuable

Encyclopedia: Semiprecious

Nearest

semiotic
semiotical
semiotician
semiotics
semiparasite
semiparasitic
semipermanent
semipermeable
semipermeable membrane
semipolitical
semiprecious
semi-precious stone
semiprivate
semipro
semi-processed
semiprofessional
semi-prostrate
semipublic
semiquaver
semi-retired
semirigid