Associations to the word «Semiprecious»
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Wiktionary
SEMIPRECIOUS, adjective. Alternative form of semi-precious
Dictionary definition
SEMIPRECIOUS, adjective. Used of gemstones having less commercial value than precious stones; "such semiprecious stones as amethyst, garnet, jade, and tourmaline".
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.