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semiprecious
(encz) | semiprecious, |
Semiprecious
(gcide) | Semiprecious \Sem`i*pre"cious\ (s[e^]m`[i^]*pr[e^]sh"[u^]s), a.
Somewhat precious; as, semiprecious stones or metals. Used
mostly of gemstones used in jewelry, such as amethyst,
garnet, or iolite, which are sufficiently rare to have
commercial value, but are not considered as precious, as
are the diamond, emerald, and ruby.
[1913 Webster +PJC] |
semiprecious
(wn) | semiprecious
adj 1: used of gemstones having less commercial value than
precious stones; "such semiprecious stones as amethyst,
garnet, jade, and tourmaline" |
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Semiprecious
(gcide) | Semiprecious \Sem`i*pre"cious\ (s[e^]m`[i^]*pr[e^]sh"[u^]s), a.
Somewhat precious; as, semiprecious stones or metals. Used
mostly of gemstones used in jewelry, such as amethyst,
garnet, or iolite, which are sufficiently rare to have
commercial value, but are not considered as precious, as
are the diamond, emerald, and ruby.
[1913 Webster +PJC] |
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