Jewel \Jew”el\ (j[=u]”[e^]l or j[udd]”[e^]l), n. [OE. juel, jowel, OF. jouel, juel, joiel, F. joyau, dim. of OF. joie joy, jewel, F. joie joy. See {Joy}.]
- A precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry [syn: {gem}, {precious stone}]
- A person who is a brilliant and precious as a piece of jewelry [syn: {gem}]
- Adorn or decorate with precious stones; “jeweled dresses” [syn: {bejewel}]
The first jewel Jan gave me as a present. They mean a lot to me, and was a great birthday surprise two years ago.