OXFORD 9000
📚 noun • entry_id 30966

jewellery

/ˈd͡ʒuː(ə)lɹi/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
alhaites (disused) • alhajas • joyas • joyeles • joyería
Collectively, personal ornamentation such as rings, necklaces, brooches and bracelets, made of precious metals and sometimes set with gemstones.
She had more jewellery ornamented about her than any three ladies needed.
The jewellery was very expensive in that shop.
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