See Also: jewel(dictionary)
jewel(1)(dictionary)
jewel(2)(dictionary)
Crown jewel(money)
jewel case(dictionary)
crown jewel(dictionary)
Jewel of India(tourism)
MING FUNG JEWEL(finance)
Jewel Cave National Monument(encyclopedia)
Crowne Jewel Hotel Penang(tourism)

jewel (oh)




[Date: 1200-1300; Language: Old French; Origin: juel, from jeu 'game, play']
a valuable stone, such as a diamond
-synonym gem gem
jewels [plural] jewellery or other objects made with valuable stones and used for decoration
::She loved dressing up and wearing priceless jewels.
a very small stone used in the machinery of a watch
something or someone that is very valuable, attractive, or important
::He introduced her to Budapest, a jewel of a city.
the jewel in the crown
the best or most valuable part of something
::Puddings are the jewel in the crown of British cookery.
-see also crown jewel