Jewel Definition
jo͝oəl
jeweled, jeweling, jewelled, jewelling, jewels
noun
jewels
A precious stone; gem.
Webster's New World
A valuable ring, pin, necklace, etc., esp. one set with a gem or gems.
Webster's New World
Any person or thing that is very precious or valuable.
Webster's New World
A small gem or hard, gemlike bit, used as one of the bearings in a watch.
Webster's New World
One that is treasured or esteemed.
American Heritage
verb
jeweled, jewelled, jewelling
To decorate or set with jewels.
Webster's New World
To fit with jewels.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
pronoun
A female given name from the noun jewel, used since the end of the 19th century.
Wiktionary
A male given name, a variant of Jewell, or from "jewel" like the female name.
Wiktionary
Origin of Jewel
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Middle English juel from Anglo-Norman perhaps from Vulgar Latin iocāle from neuter of *iocālis of play from Latin iocus joke yek- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From Anglo-Norman juel, from Old French jouel (modern joyau), based ultimately on Latin iocus (“joke, jest”).
From Wiktionary
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