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Definition of Jewel
1. Verb. Adorn or decorate with precious stones. "Jeweled dresses"
Generic synonyms: Adorn, Beautify, Decorate, Embellish, Grace, Ornament
Derivative terms: Jeweler, Jeweler, Jeweller, Jeweller, Jewellery, Jewelry
2. Noun. A precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry.
Specialized synonyms: Crown Jewel, Solitaire, Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, Emerald, Sapphire
Generic synonyms: Jewellery, Jewelry
Derivative terms: Jeweler, Jeweler, Jeweller, Jeweller
3. Noun. A person who is as brilliant and precious as a piece of jewelry.
Definition of Jewel
1. n. An ornament of dress usually made of a precious metal, and having enamel or precious stones as a part of its design.
2. v. t. To dress, adorn, deck, or supply with jewels, as a dress, a sword hilt, or a watch; to bespangle, as with jewels.
Definition of Jewel
1. Proper noun. (given name female from=English) from the noun jewel, used since the end of the 19th century. ¹
2. Proper noun. (given name male from=English), a variant of Jewell, or from "jewel" like the female name. ¹
3. Noun. A precious or semi-precious stone; gem, gemstone. ¹
4. Noun. A valuable object used for personal ornamentation, especially one made of precious metals and stones; a piece of jewellery. ¹
5. Noun. (figuratively) Anything considered precious or valuable. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Jewel
1. to adorn or equip with jewels (precious stones) [v -ELED, -ELING, -ELS or -ELLED, -ELLING, -ELS]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Jewel
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