"gem" Definition

Definitions for the word "gem" from multiple English dictionaries.

1. n.
A bud.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. n.
A precious stone of any kind, as the ruby, emerald, topaz, sapphire, beryl, spinel, etc., especially when cut and polished for ornament; a jewel.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. n.
Anything of small size, or expressed within brief limits, which is regarded as a gem on account of its beauty or value, as a small picture, a verse of poetry, a witty or wise saying.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. v. t.
To put forth in the form of buds.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. v. t.
To adorn with gems or precious stones.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. v. t.
To embellish or adorn, as with gems; as, a foliage gemmed with dewdrops.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
7. n.
1 precious stone, esp. Cut and polished or engraved. 2 thing or person of great beauty or worth. v. (-mm-) adorn with or as with gems. [latin gemma bud, jewel]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884

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