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| jew·el [ j əl ] |
noun (plural jew·els) |
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1. personal ornament: an item, worn as an ornament, made of a gemstone placed in a setting of gold, silver, or other metal, e.g. a ring, necklace, or bracelet
  She wore her best jewels to the ball.
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2. gemstone: a precious stone, e.g. a diamond or sapphire
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3. watch bearing: a small crystal or precious stone used as a bearing in a watch
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4. prized example: a fine example of a particular type of person or thing
Her new teacher's such a jewel!
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transitive verb (past and past participle jew·eled, present participle jew·el·ing, 3rd person present singular jew·els) |
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adorn something with jewels: to equip or decorate something with jewels
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| [13th century. < Anglo-Norman juel< jeu "game" < Latin jocus] |
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the jewel in the crown the best or most outstanding example of something
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