Italian

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Etymology

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From Old French joiel, a form of jouel (jewel).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /d͡ʒoˈjɛl.lo/
  • Rhymes: -ɛllo
  • Hyphenation: gio‧ièl‧lo

Noun

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gioiello m (plural gioielli)

  1. (literal or figurative) jewel
    Synonyms: monile, prezioso

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