transcription, транскрипция: [ dʒem ]
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. øøgemlike adj. gemmy adj. [ME f. OF gemme f. L gemma bud, jewel]