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Meaning of SEMIPRECIOUS

Pronunciation:  `semee'preshus

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [adj]  used of gemstones having less commercial value than precious stones; "such semiprecious stones as amethyst, garnet, jade, and tourmaline"
 
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 Synonyms: valuable
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Sem`i*pre"cious\, a.
Somewhat precious; as, semiprecious stones or metals.
 
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