Definition of precious

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Precious (a.) Particular; fastidious; overnice.

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Ring :: Ring (n.) Specifically, a circular ornament of gold or other precious material worn on the finger, or attached to the ear, the nose, or some other part of the person; as, a wedding ring..
Tender :: Tender (superl.) Exciting kind concern; dear; precious.
Golden :: Golden (a.) Very precious; highly valuable; excellent; eminently auspicious; as, golden opinions..
Nugget :: Nugget (n.) A lump; a mass, esp. a native lump of a precious metal; as, a nugget of gold..
Choice :: Choice (superl.) Worthly of being chosen or preferred; select; superior; precious; valuable.
Valuable :: Valuable (n.) A precious possession; a thing of value, especially a small thing, as an article of jewelry; -- used mostly in the plural..
Serpentine :: Serpentine (n.) A mineral or rock consisting chiefly of the hydrous silicate of magnesia. It is usually of an obscure green color, often with a spotted or mottled appearance resembling a serpent's skin. Precious, or noble, serpentine is translucent and of a rich oil-green color..
Mine :: Mine (v. i.) A pit or excavation in the earth, from which metallic ores, precious stones, coal, or other mineral substances are taken by digging; -- distinguished from the pits from which stones for architectural purposes are taken, and which are called quarries..
Mound :: Mound (n.) A ball or globe forming part of the regalia of an emperor or other sovereign. It is encircled with bands, enriched with precious stones, and surmounted with a cross; -- called also globe..
Mine :: Mine (v. i.) Any place where ore, metals, or precious stones are got by digging or washing the soil; as, a placer mine..
Pearl :: Pearl (n.) Hence, figuratively, something resembling a pearl; something very precious..
Riches :: Riches (a.) That which appears rich, sumptuous, precious, or the like..
Table :: Table (n.) The upper flat surface of a diamond or other precious stone, the sides of which are cut in angles..
Breastplate :: Breastplate (n.) A part of the vestment of the high priest, worn upon the front of the ephod. It was a double piece of richly embroidered stuff, a span square, set with twelve precious stones, on which were engraved the names of the twelve tribes of Israel. See Ephod..
Carbuncle :: Carbuncle (n.) A charge or bearing supposed to represent the precious stone. It has eight scepters or staves radiating from a common center. Called also escarbuncle.
Gem :: Gem (v. t.) To adorn with gems or precious stones.
Lithoglypher :: Lithoglypher (n.) One who curs or engraves precious stones.
Sweepy :: Sweepwasher (n.) One who extracts the residuum of precious metals from the sweepings, potsherds, etc., of refineries of gold and silver, or places where these metals are used..
Rich :: Rich (superl.) Composed of valuable or costly materials or ingredients; procured at great outlay; highly valued; precious; sumptuous; costly; as, a rich dress; rich silk or fur; rich presents..
Glyptographic :: Glyptographic (a.) Relating to glyptography, or the art of engraving on precious stones..
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