jewel

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations 1.3.2 Derived terms

[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/
•  Audio (US)^{help, file}

[edit] Noun

jewel (plural jewels)

1. A precious or semi-precious stone; gem, gemstone.
2. A valuable object used for personal ornamentation, especially one made of precious metals and stones; a piece of jewellery.
3. (figuratively) Anything considered precious or valuable.

   Galveston was the jewel of Texas prior to the hurricane.

[edit] Translations

[edit] Derived terms

• bejewel
• jeweler
• jewelled
• jeweller
• jewellery
• jewelry