semi-precious

See also: semiprecious

English

Alternative forms

semiprecious

Etymology

semi- +‎ precious

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.

Usage notes

In modern English, the semi-precious stones are those other than diamond, ruby, sapphire and emerald.

Related terms

semi-precious stones
semi-precious gems

Translations

sort of or somewhat precious or valuable

Armenian: կիսաթանկարժեք (hy) (kisatʿankaržekʿ)
Finnish: puolijalo (fi) (of a gem), arvokas (fi), arvo- (fi) (valuable)
Italian: semiprezioso

Polish: półszlachetny
Russian: полудрагоце́нный (ru) (poludragocénnyj)
Spanish: semiprecioso

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