1. [noun] A precious or semi-precious stone; gem, gemstone.
2. [noun] A valuable object used for personal ornamentation, especially one made of precious metals and stones; a piece of jewellery.
3. [noun] (figuratively) Anything considered precious or valuable.
4. [noun] A bearing for a pivot in a watch, formed of a crystal or precious stone.
5. [noun] (slang) The clitoris.
6. [verb] To bejewel; to decorate or bedeck with jewels or gems.
7. [noun] A precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry.
8. [noun] A person who is as brilliant and precious as a piece of jewelry.
9. [verb] Adorn or decorate with precious stones; 'jeweled dresses'.
