I. ˈjem 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
II. transitive verb
( gemmed ; gem·ming )
Date: 1610
: to adorn with or as if with gems