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jew·el
(jo͞o′əl)n.
1.
a. A precious stone; a gem.
b. A small natural or artificial gem used as a bearing in a watch.
2. A costly ornament of precious metal or gems.
3. One that is treasured or esteemed.
tr.v. jew·eled, jew·el·ing, jew·els or jew·elled or jew·el·ling
1. To adorn with jewels.
2. To fit with jewels.
[Middle English juel, from Anglo-Norman, perhaps from Vulgar Latin *iocāle, from neuter of *iocālis, of play, from Latin iocus, joke; see yek- in Indo-European roots.]
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jewel
(ˈdʒuːəl)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
6. jewel in the crown the most valuable, esteemed, or successful person or thing of a number: who will be the jewel in the crown of English soccer?.
vb, -els, -elling or -elled, -els, -eling or -eled
(tr) to fit or decorate with a jewel or jewels
[C13: from Old French jouel, perhaps from jeu game, from Latin jocus]
ˈjewelled, ˈjeweled adj
ˈjewel-ˌlike adj
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jew•el
(ˈdʒu əl)n., v. -eled, -el•ing (esp. Brit.) -elled, -el•ling. n.
1. a cut and polished precious stone; gem.
2. a fashioned ornament for personal adornment, esp. of a precious metal set with gems.
3. a person or thing that is treasured, esteemed, or indispensable.
4. a durable bearing used in fine timepieces and other delicate instruments, made of natural or synthetic precious stone or other very hard material.
v.t. 5. to set or adorn with jewels.
[1250–1300; Middle English jouel, juel < Anglo-French jeul, Old French jouel, joel < Vulgar Latin *jocāle plaything, n. use of neuter of *jocālis (adj.) of play = Latin joc(us) joke + -ālis -al1]
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jewel
Past participle: jewelled
Gerund: jewelling
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| Noun | 1. |  jewel - a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelrycrown jewel - a precious stone that is a valuable part of a sovereign's regalia jewellery, jewelry - an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems) solitaire - a gem (usually a diamond) in a setting by itself diamond - a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem ruby - a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem pearl - a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel emerald - a transparent piece of emerald that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem sapphire - a transparent piece of sapphire that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem |
| 2. | jewel - a person who is as brilliant and precious as a piece of jewelry | |
| Verb | 1. |  jewel - adorn or decorate with precious stones; "jeweled dresses" |
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jewel
noun
jewel in the crown masterpiece, classic, jewel, tour de force (French), pièce de résistance (French), magnum opus, master work, chef-d'oeuvre (French) His achievement is astonishing and this book is the jewel in the crown.
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Translations
جَوْهَرَةجَوْهَرَةٌجَوْهَرَه
drahokamšperkklenot
juvelsmykkeædelsten
gemojuvelo
kalliskivi
helmijalokivikoru
draguljdragulje
ékszer
gimsteinn
宝石
보석
juvelyrasjuvelyriniai dirbiniaipapuoštas brangakmeniais
dārgakmens
klenot
dragulj
juvelsmycken
เพชรพลอย
đá quýtrang sức
jewel
[ˈdʒuːəl]A. N (= precious stone) → piedra f preciosa; (= ornament) → joya f, alhaja f; (= stone in watch) → rubí m (fig) (= person, thing) → joya f
B. CPD jewel case N → joyero m
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jewel
[ˈdʒuːəl] n (fig) (= gem) → joyau m
the jewel in sb's crown
This latest book is the jewel in his crown → Ce dernier livre est le couronnement de sa carrière.
it's the jewel in the crown of ... → c'est le joyau de ..., c'est le plus beau fleuron de ...jewel case n
the jewel in sb's crown
This latest book is the jewel in his crown → Ce dernier livre est le couronnement de sa carrière.
it's the jewel in the crown of ... → c'est le joyau de ..., c'est le plus beau fleuron de ...jewel case n
(for CD) → boîtier m de disque compact
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jewel
n
(= gem) → Edelstein m, → Juwel nt (geh); (= piece of jewellery) → Schmuckstück nt; a case full of jewels → ein Koffer voll Juwelen or wertvoller Schmuckstücke
(of watch) → Stein m
(fig: = person) → Juwel nt, → Goldstück nt (inf); this new book is the jewel in her crown → dieses neue Buch ist ihr Meisterwerk
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jewel
[ˈdʒuːəl] n (stone) → pietra preziosa; (ornament) → gioiello; (of watch) → rubino (fig) → gioiello, perlaCollins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
jewel
(ˈdʒuːəl) noun a precious stone. rubies, emeralds and other jewels.
ˈjewelled , (American) ˈjeweled adjective ornamented with jewels. a jewelled crown.
ˈjeweller , (American) ˈjeweler noun a person who makes, or deals in, ornaments and other articles made of precious stones and metals.
ˈjewellery , (American) ˈjewelry noun articles made or sold by a jeweller, and worn for personal adornment, eg bracelets, necklaces, brooches, rings etc.
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jewel
→ جَوْهَرَة, جَوْهَرَةٌ drahokam, šperk juvel, smykke Edelstein, Juwel κόσμημα, πολύτιμος λίθος joya jalokivi bijou dragulj gioiello 宝石 보석 juweel, sieraad juvel biżuteria, klejnot joia, joias, pedra preciosa драгоценность, драгоценный камень juvel, smycken เพชรพลอย mücevher đá quý, trang sức 宝石, 珠宝Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009