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jewelry

3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. jewelry (noun)
  2. costume jewelry (noun)
  3. junk jewelry (noun)

jew·el·ry

noun
\ˈjü-əl-rē, ˈjül-rē, ˈju̇l-; ÷ˈjü-lə-rē\

Definition of JEWELRY

: jewels; especially : objects of precious metal often set with gems and worn for personal adornment
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Examples of JEWELRY

  1. a store that sells jewelry

First Known Use of JEWELRY

14th century

Other Clothing Terms

babushka, brogue, bumbershoot, cravat, dishabille, furbelow, layette, raiment, spectator

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