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Juwel

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Etymology

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From late Middle Dutch jueel and its modern continuation in Dutch juweel. The Dutch word is borrowed from Old French jüel.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /juˈveːl/
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Noun

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Juwel n or (uncommon, sense 1) m (mixed or strong, genitive Juwels, plural Juwelen or (rare) Juwele)

  1. gem, jewel (precious stone)
    Synonym: Edelstein
  2. jewel, piece of jewellery
    Synonym: Schmuckstück
  3. (figuratively) anything very precious
  4. (figuratively) a precious, irreplaceable person

Usage notes

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  • The word is chiefly neuter, but masculine usage is also heard.
  • The normal plural is Juwelen. The form Juwele is often used for the sense “precious person”, rarely in the other senses.

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