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jewelry

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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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jew·el·ry   (jōō'əl-rē)   
n.  Ornaments, such as bracelets, necklaces, or rings, made of precious metals set with gems or imitation gems.
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