gemma — meaning in English
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English meaning
- brilliant adj Shining very brightly.
- bud noun A small swelling on a plant that will develop into a leaf, flower, or shoot.
- gem noun A precious or semi-precious stone, especially one cut and polished for jewelry.
- gemma noun A small bud-like structure some plants and simple animals use to reproduce asexually.
- gemstone noun A mineral or stone that has been cut and polished for use in jewelry.
- jewel noun A precious stone, especially one cut and polished for use in jewellery.
- stone noun A hard natural material, or a piece of it, such as rock or a pebble.
Senses
gemma is used for these senses in English:
- Gemma A en given name.
- brilliant A finely cut gemstone, especially a diamond, cut in a particular form with numerous facets so as to maximize light return through the top (called "table") of the stone.
- bud A small rounded body in the process of splitting from an organism, which may grow into a genetically identical new organism.
- gem A precious stone, usually of substantial monetary value or prized for its beauty or shine.
- gem (figuratively) Any precious or highly valued thing or person.
- gemstone A gem, usually made of minerals.
- jewel A precious or semi-precious stone; gem, gemstone.
- precious stone Any gem, such as a diamond or ruby, that is expensive because of its rarity or desirability; especially one set into a piece of jewelry.
brilliant — full definition
- adj Shining very brightly.
- adj Exceptionally intelligent, skilled, or impressive.
- noun A diamond or other gemstone cut with many facets to maximize its sparkle.
bud — full definition
- noun A small swelling on a plant that will develop into a leaf, flower, or shoot.
- noun Something in an early stage of development.
- noun Slang for marijuana, especially the dried flowering part of the cannabis plant.
- verb To produce or begin developing buds, or to start growing in a similar early way.
- noun An informal, friendly term of address for a man, similar to "buddy" or "pal."