jewelry
[ joo-uhl-ree, jool-ree ]
/ ˈdʒu əl ri, ˈdʒul ri /
noun
articles of gold, silver, precious stones, etc., for personal adornment.
any ornaments for personal adornment, as necklaces or cuff links, including those of base metals, glass, plastic, or the like.
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Also especially British, jew·el·ler·y .
Origin of jewelry
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Example sentences from the Web for jewelry
The torso was enveloped in silver-threaded damask, which was crusted with jewelleries and bordered with marten.
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