Definition of "jewel" in English

noun

1. A precious or semi-precious stone; gem, gemstone.

2. A valuable object used for personal ornamentation, especially one made of precious metals and stones; a piece of jewellery.

3. (figuratively) Anything precious or valuable.

   • Galveston was the jewel of Texas prior to the hurricane.

4. (horology) A bearing for a pivot in a watch, formed of a crystal or precious stone.

5. Any of various lycaenid butterflies of the genus Hypochrysops.

6. (slang) The clitoris.

verb

1. To bejewel; to decorate or bedeck with jewels or gems.