Definition of Jewel. Meaning of Jewel. Synonyms of Jewel

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Definition of Jewel

Jewel
Jewel Jew"el, n. [OE. juel, jowel, OF. jouel, juel, joiel, F. joyau, dim. of OF. joie joy, jewel, F. joie joy. See Joy.] 1. An ornament of dress usually made of a precious metal, and having enamel or precious stones as a part of its design. Plate of rare device, and jewels Of rich and exquisite form. --Shak. 2. A precious stone; a gem. --Shak. 3. An object regarded with special affection; a precious thing. ``Our prince (jewel of children).' --Shak. 4. A bearing for a pivot a pivot in a watch, formed of a crystal or precious stone, as a ruby. Jewel block (Naut.), block at the extremity of a yard, through which the halyard of a studding sail is rove.
Jewel
Jewel Jew"el, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Jeweled, or Jewelled; p. pr. & vb. n. Jeweling, or Jewelling.] To dress, adorn, deck, or supply with jewels, as a dress, a sword hilt, or a watch; to bespangle, as with jewels.

Meaning of Jewel from wikipedia

- Look up Jewel or jewel in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Jewel often refers to: Gemstone Jewellery Jewel may also refer to: Jewel-Osco, a U.S. grocery...
- Jewel Kilcher (born May 23, 1974), mononymously known as Jewel, is an American singer-songwriter. She has received four Grammy Award nominations and, as...
- Jewel Belair Staite (born June 2, 1982) is a Canadian actress. She is known for her roles as Kaylee Frye in the series Firefly (2002–2003) and its spin-off...
- Jewel-Osco is a regional supermarket chain in the Chicago metropolitan area, headquartered in Itasca, a western suburb. In 2007, the company had 188 stores...
- A jewel bearing is a plain bearing in which a metal spindle turns in a jewel-lined pivot hole. The hole is typically shaped like a torus and is slightly...
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- The Jewel of the Nile is a 1985 American action-adventure romantic comedy film directed by Lewis Teague and produced by Michael Douglas, who also starred...
- Jewel De'Nyle is an American former **** actress and director. She is a member of the NightMoves, AVN, and XRCO Halls of Fame. In 2000, De'Nyle...
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- Jewel Mary is an Indian actress and television presenter, who works in Malayalam films and television field. In school she performed in ballet, and in...