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; Middle English juelrie < Anglo-French juelerie, equivalent to juel jewel + -erie -ery

Jewry, jury, jewelry.
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jewellery or (US) jewelry (ˈdʒuːəlrɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  objects that are worn for personal adornment, such as bracelets, rings, necklaces, etc, considered collectively
2.  the art or business of a jeweller
 
jewelry or (US) jewelry
 
n

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