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jewel

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jew​el
noun, often attributive
jew·​el
ˈjü-əl ˈjül also ˈju̇l

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • a precious stone gem
  • an ornament of precious metal often set with stones or decorated with enamel and worn as an accessory of dress
  • one that is highly esteemed //regarded the library as the jewel of the campus
  • a bearing for a pivot (as in a watch) made of crystal, glass, or a gem
verb
jew​eled or jew​elled; jew​el​ing or jew​el​ling

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

Other Words
Noun
  • jew​el​like ˈjü-əl-ˌlīk ˈjül- also ˈju̇l- adjective
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Noun
brilliant gem gemstone rock [slang]
Examples
Noun
  • //That diamond is one of world's largest jewels.
  • //This painting is the jewel in our gallery.
  • //The building is regarded as one of the jewels of modern architecture.
First Known Use
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1551, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
Noun
Middle English juel, from Anglo-French, diminutive of ju, jeu game, play, from Latin jocus game, joke — more at joke
Verb
derivative of jewel entry 1
jewel
noun

Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)

jew​el
noun, often attributive
jew·​el
ˈjü-əl ˈjül also ˈju̇l

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • a precious stone gem
  • an ornament of precious metal often set with stones or decorated with enamel and worn as an accessory of dress
  • one that is highly esteemed //regarded the library as the jewel of the campus
  • a bearing for a pivot (as in a watch) made of crystal, glass, or a gem
verb
jew​eled or jew​elled; jew​el​ing or jew​el​ling

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

Other Words
Noun
  • jew​el​like ˈjü-əl-ˌlīk ˈjül- also ˈju̇l- adjective
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Noun
brilliant gem gemstone rock [slang]
Examples
Noun
  • //That diamond is one of world's largest jewels.
  • //This painting is the jewel in our gallery.
  • //The building is regarded as one of the jewels of modern architecture.
First Known Use
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1551, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
Noun
Middle English juel, from Anglo-French, diminutive of ju, jeu game, play, from Latin jocus game, joke — more at joke
Verb
derivative of jewel entry 1
jewel
noun

Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)

jew​el
noun, often attributive
jew·​el
ˈjü-əl ˈjül also ˈju̇l

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • a precious stone gem
  • an ornament of precious metal often set with stones or decorated with enamel and worn as an accessory of dress
  • one that is highly esteemed //regarded the library as the jewel of the campus
  • a bearing for a pivot (as in a watch) made of crystal, glass, or a gem
verb
jew​eled or jew​elled; jew​el​ing or jew​el​ling

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

Other Words
Noun
  • jew​el​like ˈjü-əl-ˌlīk ˈjül- also ˈju̇l- adjective
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Noun
brilliant gem gemstone rock [slang]
Examples
Noun
  • //That diamond is one of world's largest jewels.
  • //This painting is the jewel in our gallery.
  • //The building is regarded as one of the jewels of modern architecture.
First Known Use
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1551, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
Noun
Middle English juel, from Anglo-French, diminutive of ju, jeu game, play, from Latin jocus game, joke — more at joke
Verb
derivative of jewel entry 1
jewel
noun

Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)

jew​el
noun, often attributive
jew·​el
ˈjü-əl ˈjül also ˈju̇l

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • a precious stone gem
  • an ornament of precious metal often set with stones or decorated with enamel and worn as an accessory of dress
  • one that is highly esteemed //regarded the library as the jewel of the campus
  • a bearing for a pivot (as in a watch) made of crystal, glass, or a gem
verb
jew​eled or jew​elled; jew​el​ing or jew​el​ling

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

Other Words
Noun
  • jew​el​like ˈjü-əl-ˌlīk ˈjül- also ˈju̇l- adjective
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Noun
brilliant gem gemstone rock [slang]
Examples
Noun
  • //That diamond is one of world's largest jewels.
  • //This painting is the jewel in our gallery.
  • //The building is regarded as one of the jewels of modern architecture.
First Known Use
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1551, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
Noun
Middle English juel, from Anglo-French, diminutive of ju, jeu game, play, from Latin jocus game, joke — more at joke
Verb
derivative of jewel entry 1
jewel
noun

Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)

jew​el
noun, often attributive
jew·​el
ˈjü-əl ˈjül also ˈju̇l

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • a precious stone gem
  • an ornament of precious metal often set with stones or decorated with enamel and worn as an accessory of dress
  • one that is highly esteemed //regarded the library as the jewel of the campus
  • a bearing for a pivot (as in a watch) made of crystal, glass, or a gem
verb
jew​eled or jew​elled; jew​el​ing or jew​el​ling

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

Other Words
Noun
  • jew​el​like ˈjü-əl-ˌlīk ˈjül- also ˈju̇l- adjective
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Noun
brilliant gem gemstone rock [slang]
Examples
Noun
  • //That diamond is one of world's largest jewels.
  • //This painting is the jewel in our gallery.
  • //The building is regarded as one of the jewels of modern architecture.
First Known Use
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1551, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
Noun
Middle English juel, from Anglo-French, diminutive of ju, jeu game, play, from Latin jocus game, joke — more at joke
Verb
derivative of jewel entry 1
jewel
noun

Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)

jew​el
noun, often attributive
jew·​el
ˈjü-əl ˈjül also ˈju̇l

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • a precious stone gem
  • an ornament of precious metal often set with stones or decorated with enamel and worn as an accessory of dress
  • one that is highly esteemed //regarded the library as the jewel of the campus
  • a bearing for a pivot (as in a watch) made of crystal, glass, or a gem
verb
jew​eled or jew​elled; jew​el​ing or jew​el​ling

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

Other Words
Noun
  • jew​el​like ˈjü-əl-ˌlīk ˈjül- also ˈju̇l- adjective
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Noun
brilliant gem gemstone rock [slang]
Examples
Noun
  • //That diamond is one of world's largest jewels.
  • //This painting is the jewel in our gallery.
  • //The building is regarded as one of the jewels of modern architecture.
First Known Use
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1551, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
Noun
Middle English juel, from Anglo-French, diminutive of ju, jeu game, play, from Latin jocus game, joke — more at joke
Verb
derivative of jewel entry 1
jewel
noun

Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)

jew​el
noun, often attributive
jew·​el
ˈjü-əl ˈjül also ˈju̇l

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • a precious stone gem
  • an ornament of precious metal often set with stones or decorated with enamel and worn as an accessory of dress
  • one that is highly esteemed //regarded the library as the jewel of the campus
  • a bearing for a pivot (as in a watch) made of crystal, glass, or a gem
verb
jew​eled or jew​elled; jew​el​ing or jew​el​ling

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

Other Words
Noun
  • jew​el​like ˈjü-əl-ˌlīk ˈjül- also ˈju̇l- adjective
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Noun
brilliant gem gemstone rock [slang]
Examples
Noun
  • //That diamond is one of world's largest jewels.
  • //This painting is the jewel in our gallery.
  • //The building is regarded as one of the jewels of modern architecture.
First Known Use
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1551, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
Noun
Middle English juel, from Anglo-French, diminutive of ju, jeu game, play, from Latin jocus game, joke — more at joke
Verb
derivative of jewel entry 1
jewel
noun

Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)

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