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jewel
The definition of a jewel is a precious gem, or a valuable person or thing.
(noun)- An example of a jewel is a diamond.
- An example of a jewel is an employee who always goes above and beyond their job description.
Jewel is defined as to add gems to something.
(verb)An example of jewel is putting rhinestones on the collar of a jacket.
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See jewel in Webster's New World College Dictionary
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
Origin: ME < OFr joel < jeu, a game, trifle < L jocus, a trifle, joke
See jewel in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
- a. 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.
- To adorn with jewels.
- To fit with jewels.
Origin:
Origin: Middle English juel
Origin: , from Anglo-Norman
Origin: , perhaps from Vulgar Latin *iocāle
Origin: , from
Origin: neuter of *iocālis, of play
Origin: , from Latin iocus, joke; see yek- in Indo-European roots
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