precious stone
noun[C]
uk/ˌpreʃ.əs ˈstəʊn/us/ˌpreʃ.əs ˈstoʊn/(USalsoprecious gem)avaluablestonethat is used injewellery:
宝石Thecrown,decoratedwithdiamondsand otherpreciousstones, wasexhibitedin aspecialcase.装饰着钻石和其他宝石的王冠被放在一个特制的橱窗里展出。
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stonenoun(JEWEL)
Jewelry
- ankle bracelet
- bangle
- bauble
- be dripping withsomethingidiom
- butterfly
- circlet
- clip-on
- cuff
- drip
- earring
- finery
- jewelled
- jewellery
- jewellery box
- pendant
- rhinestone
- signet ring
- sleeper
- sparkler
- treasure
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Geology: precious & semi-precious stones