Jewell

The English word “Jewell” has 3 meanings listed here.

proper noun

An unincorporated community in Marin County, California.
An unincorporated community in Warren County, Georgia.
An unincorporated community in Clatsop County, Oregon.

Etymology

Medieval/Middle English form of a Breton saint's name, from Old Breton Judicaël "lord" + "generous." The second element is from hael (“generous, bountiful”) and identical to Welsh hael (“generous”) (see that entry for details).

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More English words

jewelfish
jewelflower
jewelfront
jewelhouse
Jewell County
jewelled
jewelled blenny
jewelled nawab

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