- opaque gem
- nouna gemstone that is opaque• Hyponyms:↑chrysoberyl, ↑opal, ↑cat's eye, ↑coral, ↑red coral, ↑precious coral, ↑jade, ↑jadestone, ↑jasper, ↑lapis lazuli, ↑lazuli, ↑turquoise
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opaque gem
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