GEMEL


Meaning of GEMEL in English

I. noun

also gem·mel ˈjeməl

( -s )

Etymology: Middle English, twin, from Middle French gemel, from Latin gemellus, diminutive of geminus — more at geminate

1. obsolete : hinge

2. : a ring of two separable hoops — compare gimbal

3. or gemel bar also ge·melle or ge·mell jəˈmel, ˈjeməl : bar gemel

4. : a pair of glass bottles blown separately and then fused usually with the two necks pointing in different directions

II. adjective

Etymology: Middle English, twin

: paired : twin

a gemel arch

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