“+ adjective
Etymology: semi- + precious
of a gemstone : of less commercial value than those called precious
such semiprecious stones as the amethyst, garnet, jade, and tourmaline
specifically : less than 8 in hardness
“+ adjective
Etymology: semi- + precious
of a gemstone : of less commercial value than those called precious
such semiprecious stones as the amethyst, garnet, jade, and tourmaline
specifically : less than 8 in hardness
Webster's New International English Dictionary. Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster. 2012