-lrē, -lri noun
( -es )
Etymology: Middle English juelrie, jowelrie, from juel, jowel jewel + -rie -ry
1. : ornamental pieces (as rings, necklaces, bracelets) made of materials that may or may not be precious (gold, silver, glass, plastic) often set with genuine or imitation gems and worn for personal adornment — see costume jewelry
2. : something like jewelry (as in beautifying or adorning)
I wished to see the snow and ice, the divine jewelry of winter — John Muir †1914