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English word jewel comes from Middle English jowel

jowel (Middle English)

jewel (English)

(figuratively) Anything considered precious or valuable.. (slang) The clitoris.. A bearing for a pivot in a watch, formed of a crystal or precious stone.. 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. To bejewel; to decorate or bedeck with jewels or gems.

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