n.
Pronunciation: ' jem
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English gemme, from Anglo-French, from Latin gemma bud, gem
Date: 14th century
1 a : JEWEL b : a precious or sometimes semiprecious stone cut and polished for ornament
2 a : something prized especially for great beauty or perfection b : a highly prized or well-beloved person
3 : MUFFIN