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jewellery

je·wel·lery

UK/ˈd͡ʒuː(ə)lɹi/ US/ˈd͡ʒʊ-/ fairly common informal

noun

1.

an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)

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Origin

Inherited from Middle English juelrye, from Old French juelerye, equivalent to jewel + -ery.

Phrases

  • costume jewellery
  • jewellery armoire
  • Jewellery Quarter

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