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
- 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."
eye — full definition
- noun The organ of sight in humans and animals.
- noun The ability to judge or notice something skilfully.
- noun The calm centre of a storm, especially a hurricane.
- verb To look at someone or something carefully, often with suspicion or interest.