jewel

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈd͡ʒuːəl/

Noun

figuratively slang

A precious or semi-precious stone; gem, gemstone. / A valuable object used for personal ornamentation, especially one made of precious metals and stones; a piece of jewellery.

Japanese Meaning

宝石：希少または半貴石を指し、天然の美しい石を意味する。 / 装飾品：貴金属や宝石などの価値ある素材で作られた、身に着けるための美術品を意味する。

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She carried a small jewel in a velvet pouch during the journey.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

彼女は旅の間、ビロードの袋に小さな宝石を入れて持ち歩いた。

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Sense（1）

A precious or semi-precious stone; gem, gemstone.

Sense（2）

A valuable object used for personal ornamentation, especially one made of precious metals and stones; a piece of jewellery.

Iachimo: 'Tis plate of rare device, and jewels / Of rich and exquisite form, their values great.

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Sense（3）

(figuratively) Anything precious or valuable.

Galveston was the jewel of Texas prior to the hurricane.

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Sense（4）

(horology) A bearing for a pivot in a watch, formed of a crystal or precious stone.

Sense（5）

Any of various lycaenid butterflies of the genus Hypochrysops.

Sense（6）

(slang) The clitoris.

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jewels

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