jewel
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From Anglo-Norman juel, from Old French jouel (modern joyau), based ultimately on Latin iocus (“joke, jest”).
Pronunciation [edit]
- (RP, US) IPA: /ˈdʒuːəl/, /ˈdʒʊːəl/, X-SAMPA: /"dZu:@l/, /"dZU:@l/
- (Canada, US) IPA: /dʒuɫ/, /ˈdʒuwl̩/
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Audio (US) (file) - Rhymes: -uːl
- Homophone: joule
Noun [edit]
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.
Synonyms [edit]
- See also Wikisaurus:gemstone
Translations [edit]
gemstone
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valuable object for ornamentation
anything considered precious or valuable
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