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Definition of semi-precious adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

semi-precious

adjective
 
/ˌsemi ˈpreʃəs/
 
/ˌsemi ˈpreʃəs/,
 
/ˌsemaɪ ˈpreʃəs/
[usually before noun]
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  1. (of a jewel) less valuable than the most valuable types of jewels
    Oxford Collocations DictionarySemi-precious is used with these nouns:
    • stone
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See semi-precious in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
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