jewel
/ˈd͡ʒuːəl/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1
A precious or semi-precious stone; gem, gemstone.
2
A valuable object used for personal ornamentation, especially one made of precious metals and stones; a piece of jewellery.
3
Anything precious or valuable.
4
A bearing for a pivot in a watch, formed of a crystal or precious stone.
5
Any of various lycaenid butterflies of the genus Hypochrysops.
6
The clitoris.
7
A jewel box (optical disc container).
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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