jewel
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
From Anglo-Norman juel, from Old French joel (modern joyau), based ultimately on Latin iocus (“‘joke, jest’”).
[edit] Pronunciation
- (RP) IPA: /ˈʤuːəl/, /ˈdʒʊːəl/, SAMPA: /"dZu:@l/, /"dZU:@l/
- (Canadian) IPA: /dʒuɬ/, /ˈdʒuwl̩/
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[edit] Noun
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jewel (plural jewels)
- A precious or semi-precious stone; gem, gemstone.
- A valuable object used for personal ornamentation, especially one made of precious metals and stones; a piece of jewellery.
- (figuratively) Anything considered precious or valuable.
- Galveston was the jewel of Texas prior to the hurricane.
[edit] Translations
gemstone
valuable object for ornamentation
anything considered precious or valuable
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