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Dutch
Etymology
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
- IPA(key): /jyˈ(ʋ)eːl/
- Hyphenation: ju‧weel
- Rhymes: -eːl
Noun
juweel n (plural juwelen, diminutive juweeltje n)
- jewel, piece of jewellery
- gem, precious stone
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