juweel

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle Dutch juweel, jouweel, from Anglo-Norman juel, from Old French jouel, joel, joiel, of uncertain ultimate origin. Perhaps based ultimately on Latin gaudium (joy), or on Latin iocus (joke; jest). Compare Medieval Latin jocale and English jewel.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /jyˈ(ʋ)eːl/
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  • Hyphenation: ju‧weel
  • Rhymes: -eːl

Noun[edit]

juweel n (plural juwelen, diminutive juweeltje n)

  1. jewel, piece of jewellery
  2. gem, precious stone

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