Jewel

  1. Proper noun.  (given name, female) from the noun jewel, used since the end of the 19th century.
  2. Proper noun.  (given name, male) , a variant of Jewell, or from "jewel" like the female name.
  3. Noun.  A precious or semi-precious stone; gem, gemstone.
  4. Noun.  A valuable object used for personal ornamentation, especially one made of precious metals and stones; a piece of jewellery.
  5. Noun.  (figuratively) Anything considered precious or valuable.

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This entry was last updated on RefTopia from its source on 3/20/2012.