English dictionary
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English noun: jewel | |||
| 1. | jewel (artifact) a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry | ||
| Synonyms | gem, precious stone | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | jewellery, jewelry | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | crown jewel, diamond, emerald, pearl, ruby, sapphire, solitaire | ||
| 2. | jewel (person) a person who is as brilliant and precious as a piece of jewelry | ||
| Synonyms | gem | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul | ||
English verb: jewel | |||
| 1. | jewel (creation) adorn or decorate with precious stones | ||
| Samples | Jeweled dresses. | ||
| Synonyms | bejewel | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody. Something ----s somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | adorn, beautify, decorate, embellish, grace, ornament | ||
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