GEM


Meaning of GEM in English

n. & v.

n. 1 a precious stone, esp. when cut and polished or engraved. 2 an object or person of great beauty or worth.

v.tr. (gemmed, gemming) adorn with or as with gems. gemlike adj. gemmy adj.

[ ME f. OF gemme f. L gemma bud, jewel ]

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