/jooh"euhl ree/ , n.
1. articles of gold, silver, precious stones, etc., for personal adornment.
2. any ornaments for personal adornment, as necklaces or cuff links, including those of base metals, glass, plastic, or the like.
Also, esp. Brit., jewellery .
[ 1300-50; ME juelrie juelerie, equiv. to juel JEWEL + -erie -ERY ]