Jewel

Jewel

Noun · /ˈdʒuː.əl/

Definition

A precious stone, especially one used in jewellery; something or someone of great worth, rarity, or excellence.

Origin

From Old French jouel (a jewel, a trinket), from Medieval Latin jocale (a plaything), from Latin jocus (a jest, a game, a trifle). The word entered English in the late 13th century, its meaning elevating from plaything to precious gem.