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JEWEL [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-07-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Clocks, Watches and Bells
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- jewel
1, record 1, English, jewel
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- ruby 1, record 1, English, ruby
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A precious stone [used in watchmaking] for a pivot hole, on account of its hardness and resistance to wear. 1, record 1, English, - jewel
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The designation takes its name from the ruby, the stone most often used as a pivot hole. 2, record 1, English, - jewel
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Horlogerie et sonnerie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- rubis
1, record 1, French, rubis
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] pierre dure [...] qui sert de pivot de rouage d'horlogerie. 1, record 1, French, - rubis
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La désignation tire son nom de la pierre qui servait le plus souvent de pivot, le rubis. 2, record 1, French, - rubis
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-10-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- showpiece
1, record 2, English, showpiece
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- flagship 2, record 2, English, flagship
correct
- jewel 3, record 2, English, jewel
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The best or most attractive item on display. 1, record 2, English, - showpiece
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fleuron
1, record 2, French, fleuron
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-10-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Jewellery
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- jewel
1, record 3, English, jewel
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a costly ornament, [especially] one made of gold, silver, or precious stones. 1, record 3, English, - jewel
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Joaillerie et bijouterie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- bijou
1, record 3, French, bijou
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ornement, souvent d'une matière précieuse. 1, record 3, French, - bijou
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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