Jewel ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Jewel ( noun )

1. A precious stone, especially a diamond, emerald, ruby, or sapphire, that is used in jewelry.
2. An ornament or decorative piece, especially one made of precious stones and metals.
3. 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:

1. The queen wore a tiara with many jewels.
2. The ring had a large jewel in the center.
3. The necklace was adorned with jewels.
4. He was considered the jewel of the company.
5. The city was a jewel of the region.

(As a verb)

Jewel ( verb )

1. A precious stone, especially a diamond, emerald, ruby, or sapphire, that is used in jewelry.
2. An ornament or decorative piece, especially one made of precious stones and metals.
3. 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:

1. The queen wore a tiara with many jewels.
2. The ring had a large jewel in the center.
3. The necklace was adorned with jewels.
4. He was considered the jewel of the company.
5. The city was a jewel of the region.