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jewel

1. jew.el \'ju:(-*)l, 'ju.(-*)l\ n [ME juel, fr. OF, dim. of jeu game, 
   play, fr. L jocus game, j] often attrib oke - more at JOKE 1: an ornament 
   of precious metal set with stones or finished with enamel an d worn as an 
   accessory of dress 2: one that is highly esteemed  3: a precious stone : 
   GEM  4: a bearing for a pivot in a watch made of crystal, precious stone, 
   or gla ss
2. jewel vt or jew.eled or jew.elled;  or jew.el.ing;  or jew.el.ling 1: to 
   adorn or equip with jewels  2: to give beauty to as if with jewels