jewel
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noun, often attributive \ˈjü-əl, ˈjül also ˈju̇l\Definition of JEWEL
1
: an ornament of precious metal often set with stones or decorated with enamel and worn as an accessory of dress
2
: one that is highly esteemed <regarded the library as the jewel of the campus>
3
: a precious stone : gem
4
: a bearing for a pivot (as in a watch) made of crystal, glass, or a gem
— jew·el·like \-ˌlīk\ adjective
See Examples of JEWEL
- That diamond is one of world's largest jewels.
- This painting is the jewel in our gallery.
- The building is regarded as one of the jewels of modern architecture.
Origin of JEWEL
Middle English juel, from Anglo-French, diminutive of ju, jeu game, play, from Latin jocus game, joke — more at joke
First Known Use: 13th century
2jewel
transitive verbjeweled or jewelledjewel·ing or jewel·ling
Definition of JEWEL
1
: to adorn or equip with jewels
2
: to give beauty to as if with jewels : embellish
First Known Use of JEWEL
1601
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