Jewel

/dΚ’ul/

The meaning and definition of Jewel, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. Anything precious or valuable.
    β€œGalveston was the jewel of Texas prior to the hurricane.”
  2. A precious or semi-precious stone; gem, gemstone.
verb
  1. To bejewel; to decorate or bedeck with jewels or gems.

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Origin

From Anglo-Norman juel, from Old French jouel.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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