gemme — meaning in English

English meaning

• gemstone noun A mineral or stone that has been cut and polished for use in jewelry.
• stone noun A hard natural material, or a piece of it, such as rock or a pebble.

Senses

gemme is used for these senses in English:

• gemstone A gem, usually made of minerals.
• stone A gemstone, a jewel, especially a diamond.

stone — full definition

1. noun A hard natural material, or a piece of it, such as rock or a pebble.
2. noun A precious gem, especially a diamond or other jewel.
3. noun A British unit of weight equal to 14 pounds, mainly used for a person's body weight.
4. noun The hard pit at the center of certain fruits, such as peaches or plums.
5. verb To throw stones at someone or something, especially as punishment.

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