jewel

jewel
n
1. gem, stone, precious stone, Sl. rock, bijou; sparkler, brilliant, diamond, pearl, emerald, ruby, sapphire, rhinestone.
2. ornament, trinket, bauble, adornment; bangle, brooch, Archaic. ouch, earring, ring, nosering; badge, medal, medallion, crest; stub, pin, breast-pin, tie clasp, tie clip; fob, charm, locket, pendant, amulet; curio, gewgaw, knicknack, knack, bibelot, gimcrack, Sl. doodad.
3. treasure, pearl, diamond, flower, pure gold; pride, boast, talk, pride and joy, cream; prize, plum, work of art, masterpiece; Sl. winner, find, godsend; Sl. humdinger, Sl. crackerjack, Sl. ace.
4.Informal. gentleman, good man, prince, king, god; real man, man after one's heart, saint, one in a thousand; diamond in the rough, good egg, good Joe; lady, good woman, real woman, princess, queen, goddess; doll, Sl. pussycat.

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