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gemma — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bud noun A small swelling on a plant that will develop into a leaf, flower, or shoot.
  • eye noun The organ of sight in humans and animals.
  • gem noun A precious or semi-precious stone, especially one cut and polished for jewelry.
  • 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.

Senses

gemma is used for these senses in English:

  • bud A newly sprouted leaf or blossom that has not yet unfolded.
  • eye A loop forming part of anything, or a hole through anything, to receive a hook, pin, rope, shaft, etc.; for example, at the end of a tie bar in a bridge truss, through a crank, at the end of a rope, or through a millstone.
  • gem A precious stone, usually of substantial monetary value or prized for its beauty or shine.
  • gemstone A gem, usually made of minerals.
  • 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.

bud — full definition

  1. noun A small swelling on a plant that will develop into a leaf, flower, or shoot.
  2. noun Something in an early stage of development.
  3. noun Slang for marijuana, especially the dried flowering part of the cannabis plant.
  4. verb To produce or begin developing buds, or to start growing in a similar early way.
  5. noun An informal, friendly term of address for a man, similar to "buddy" or "pal."

eye — full definition

  1. noun The organ of sight in humans and animals.
  2. noun The ability to judge or notice something skilfully.
  3. noun The calm centre of a storm, especially a hurricane.
  4. verb To look at someone or something carefully, often with suspicion or interest.

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