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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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(of a jewel) less valuable than the most valuable types of jewels
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Semi-precious is used with these nouns:
stone
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