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Noun: jewellery  joo(-u)l-ree or joo-lu-ree
Usage: Brit, Cdn (US: jewelry)
  1. An adornment (as a bracelet, ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
    "She wore her grandmother's antique jewellery to the gala";
    - jewelry [N. Amer]

Derived forms: jewelleries

Type of: adornment

Encyclopedia: Jewellery