precious stone
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precious stone
n.
Any of several gems, traditionally including the diamond, emerald, ruby, and sapphire, that historically had high economic value because of rarity or appearance.
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precious stone
n
(Minerals) any of certain rare minerals, such as diamond, ruby, sapphire, emerald, or opal, that are highly valued as gemstones
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Noun | 1. | precious stone - a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry crown jewel - a precious stone that is a valuable part of a sovereign's regalia jewellery, jewelry - an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems) solitaire - a gem (usually a diamond) in a setting by itself diamond - a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem ruby - a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem pearl - a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel emerald - a transparent piece of emerald that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem sapphire - a transparent piece of sapphire that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem |
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Translations
حِجار كَريمَه
drahokam
ædelsten
gimsteinn
değerli taş
precious stone
n → Edelstein m
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precious
(ˈpreʃəs) adjective of great value. precious jewels.
precious metal a valuable metal such as gold, silver or platinum.
precious stone a jewel; a gem. diamonds, emeralds and other precious stones.
precious few/little very few/little. I've precious little money left.
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