semitranslucent

[ sem-ee-trans-loo-suh nt, -tranz-, sem-ahy- ]
/ ˌsɛm i trænsˈlu sənt, -trænz-, ˌsɛm aɪ- /

adjective

imperfectly or almost translucent.

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Origin of semitranslucent

First recorded in 1825–35; semi- + translucent

Words nearby semitranslucent

semitism, semitist, semito-hamitic, semitone, semitrailer, semitranslucent, semitransparent, semitrivial name, semitropical, semitruck, semivegetarian
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