Alahas

jewel; jewelry; piece of jewelrynoun

Alternative meanings

A decorative or valuable object worn as personal adornment, usually made of gold, silver, gemstones, or other materials.

Pronunciation

ah-LAH-hahs

Root and affixes

Loanword related to alhaja/jewel. It is used for jewels and jewelry pieces in general.

Variants or conjugations

jewelry; jewel; ring; necklace; bracelet; gold; silver

Related words and expressions

gold; silver; ring; necklace; gemstone; metal; value; gift

Meaning and usage notes

Alahas is the practical form for a physical jewel or jewelry. Hiyas can be more figurative, meaning virtue, treasure, or something valuable depending on context.