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- Dictionaryjewel/ˈdʒuː(ə)l/
noun
- 1. a precious stone, typically a single crystal or piece of a hard lustrous or translucent mineral cut into shape with flat facets or smoothed and polished for use as an ornament. Similar
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JEWEL definition: 1. a precious stone that is used to decorate valuable objects: 2. a small precious stone or a…. Learn more.
The meaning of JEWEL is a precious stone : gem. How to use jewel in a sentence. a precious stone : gem; an ornament of precious metal often set with stones or decorated with enamel and worn as an accessory of dress…
JEWEL meaning: 1. a precious stone that is used to decorate valuable objects: 2. a small precious stone or a…. Learn more.
If you describe something or someone as a jewel, you mean that they are better, more beautiful, or more special than other similar things or than other people. Walk down Castle Street and admire our little jewel of a cathedral.
a person or thing that is treasured, esteemed, or indispensable. a durable bearing used in fine timepieces and other delicate instruments, made of natural or synthetic precious stone or other very hard material. an ornamental boss of glass, sometimes cut with facets, in stained-glass work.
n. 1. (Jewellery) a precious or semiprecious stone; gem. 2. a person or thing resembling a jewel in preciousness, brilliance, etc. 3. a gemstone, often synthetically produced, used as a bearing in a watch. 4. (Jewellery) a piece of jewellery. 5. (Ceramics) an ornamental glass boss, sometimes faceted, used in stained glasswork.
A jewel is a valuable gem or stone, one that might be set in a ring or necklace. Your grandmother might keep her jewels locked in a safe, to protect them from thieves. You can see large, gorgeous jewels in museums and jewelry stores.
the most attractive or valuable part of something. The Knightsbridge branch is the jewel in the crown of a 500-strong chain of stores. See jewel in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Check pronunciation: jewel. Definition of jewel noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
JEWEL definition: a valuable stone that is used to make jewellery. Learn more.
Jewel Definition. A precious stone; gem. A valuable ring, pin, necklace, etc., esp. one set with a gem or gems. Any person or thing that is very precious or valuable. A small gem or hard, gemlike bit, used as one of the bearings in a watch. One that is treasured or esteemed.
