Jewel
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verb
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(As a noun)
Jewel ( noun )
- A precious stone, especially a diamond, emerald, ruby, or sapphire, that is used in jewelry.
- An ornament or decorative piece, especially one made of precious stones and metals.
- A person or thing that is highly valued or prized.
Origin:
middle english: from old french jouel, from latin jocale "a plaything", from jocari "to jest". the original sense was "a trinket, toy, or plaything", later "a precious stone or ornament".
Examples:
- The queen wore a tiara with many jewels.
- The ring had a large jewel in the center.
- The necklace was adorned with jewels.
- He was considered the jewel of the company.
- The city was a jewel of the region.
(As a verb)
Jewel ( verb )
To adorn or decorate with jewels or precious stones.
Origin:
Middle english: from old french jouel, from latin jocale "a plaything", from jocari "to jest". the original sense was "a trinket, toy, or plaything", later "a precious stone or ornament".
Examples:
- The crown was jeweled with rubies.
- The dress was jeweled with diamonds.
- The necklace was jeweled with pearls.
- The watch was jeweled with sapphires.
- The tiara was jeweled with emeralds.