jewel
noun
- a valuable ring, pin, necklace, etc., esp. one set with a gem or gems
- a precious stone; gem
- any person or thing that is very precious or valuable
- a small gem or hard, gemlike bit, used as one of the bearings in a watch
transitive verb jeweled or jewelled, jeweling or jewelling
to decorate or set with jewels
See jewel in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(jo͞oˈəl)
nouna. A precious stone; a gem.
b. A small natural or artificial gem used as a bearing in a watch.
- A costly ornament of precious metal or gems.
- One that is treasured or esteemed.
transitive verb jew·eled or
jew·elled,
jew·el·ing or
jew·el·ling,
jew·els - To adorn with jewels.
- To fit with jewels.
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