I. ˈjeˌmāt adjective
Etymology: Latin gemmatus, past participle
1. : having gemmae
2. : reproducing by a bud
II. intransitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Latin gemmatus, from gemmatus past participle of gemmare to put forth buds, from gemma bud — more at gem
of coral : to produce or propagate by a bud