juweel

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/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: ju‧weel
  • Rhymes: -eːl

Noun

juweel n (plural juwelen, diminutive juweeltje n)

  1. jewel, piece of jewellery
  2. gem, precious stone

Derived terms

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