Semiprecious

[,semɪ'preʃəs] or [,sɛmaɪ'prɛʃəs]

Definition

(adj.) used of gemstones having less commercial value than precious stones; 'such semiprecious stones as amethyst, garnet, jade, and tourmaline' .

Edited by Kitty--From WordNet

Definition

(a.) Somewhat precious; as, semiprecious stones or metals.

Typed by Greta