Associations to the word «Semiprecious»

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.
William Butler Yeats