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semiprecious

adjective

used of gemstones having less commercial value than precious stones

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Word length
12
Starts with
S
Ends with
S
Contains
EM
Scrabble score
18
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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adjective

  1. used of gemstones having less commercial value than precious stones

    “such semiprecious stones as amethyst, garnet, jade, and tourmaline”

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Example Sentences

such semiprecious stones as amethyst, garnet, jade, and tourmaline
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