jewels

jew-els · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of jewel; precious stones or gems, especially when cut and polished.

  2. 2.

    Valuable ornaments or pieces of jewelry containing precious stones.

  3. 3.

    (figurative) Things or people considered precious or outstanding.

Related words

See also: gem, gemstone, jewel, jewelry
Synonyms: gems, gemstones, precious stones

Etymology

From Old French jouel ("jewel"), from a diminutive of Latin jocus ("jest, sport"). The plural form follows regular English pluralization rules.