[gem] n [ME gemme, fr. MF, fr. L gemma bud, gem] (14c) 1 a: jewel b: a precious or sometimes semiprecious stone cut and polished for ornament
2. a: something prized esp. for great beauty or perfection b: a highly prized or well-beloved person
3: muffin
[2]gem vt gemmed ; gem.ming (1610): to adorn with or as if with gems