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jew⋅el⋅ry

[joo-uhl-ree]
–noun
1. articles of gold, silver, precious stones, etc., for personal adornment.
2. any ornaments for personal adornment, as necklaces or cuff links, including those of base metals, glass, plastic, or the like.
Also, especially British, jew⋅el⋅ler⋅y.


Origin:
1300–50; ME juelrie < AF juelerie, equiv. to juel jewel + -erie -ery
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jewellery

noun
an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems) [syn: jewelry
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