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jewels

The correct spelling is jewels.

How to pronounce jewels

/ˈdʒuːəlz/
noun

IPA: /ˈdʒuːəlz/

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The correct spelling is jewels. A precious or semi-precious stone; gem, gemstone. For example: "Galveston was the jewel of Texas prior to the hurricane."

Usage Examples

Galveston was the jewel of Texas prior to the hurricane.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A precious or semi-precious stone; gem, gemstone.
  2. 2.A valuable object used for personal ornamentation, especially one made of precious metals and stones; a piece of jewellery.
  3. 3.Anything precious or valuable.
  4. 4.A bearing for a pivot in a watch, formed of a crystal or precious stone.
  5. 5.Any of various lycaenid butterflies of the genus Hypochrysops.

verb

  1. 1.To bejewel; to decorate or bedeck with jewels or gems.

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