Bezel (noun)
be-zuhl
The diagonal face at the end of the blade of a chisel, or the like, leading to the edge.
that part of a ring, bracelet, etc., to which gems are attached.
First recorded in 1605–15; origin obscure; probably akin to French biseau bevel, chamfer
Example sentences
“She carefully manoeuvred the diamond into the bezel with the tweezers. ”
Favonian (adj) fav-oh-nee-un Of or relating to the west wind./ Mild or favorable; propitious. 1650–60; Latin Favōniānus. See Favonius, -an. foehn (more…)
