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859 words match “GEM”

GEM n. 6 definitions
A bud. From the joints of thy prolific stem A swelling knot is raised called a gem. Denham.
GEMARA n.
The second part of the Talmud, or the commentary on the Mishna (which forms the first part or text).
GEMARIC a.
Pertaining to the Gemara.
GEMARIST n.
One versed in the Gemara, or adhering to its teachings.
GEMEL a. 3 definitions
Coupled; paired. Bars gemel (Her.), two barrulets placed near and parallel to each other.
GEMELLIPA-ROUS a.
Producing twins. [R.] Bailey.
GEMINAL a.
A pair. [Obs.] Drayton.
GEMINATE a. 2 definitions
In pairs or twains; two together; binate; twin; as, geminate flowers. Gray.
GEMINATION n.
A doubling; duplication; repetition. [R.] Boyle.
GEMINI n.
A constellation of the zodiac, containing the two bright stars Castor and Pollux; also, the third sign of the zodiac, which the sun enters about May 20th.
GEMINIFLOROUS a.
Having the flowers arranged in pairs.
GEMINOUS a.
Double; in pairs. Sir T. Browne.
GEMINY n.
Twins; a pair; a couple. [Obs.] Shak.
GEMITORES n.
A division of birds including the true pigeons.
GEMMA n. 2 definitions
A leaf bud, as distinguished from a flower bud.
GEMMACEOUS a.
Of or pertaining to gems or to gemmæ; of the nature of, or resembling, gems or gemmæ.
GEMMARY a. 2 definitions
Of or pertaining to gems.
GEMMATE a.
Having buds; reproducing by buds.
GEMMATED a.
Having buds; adorned with gems or jewels.
GEMMATION n. 2 definitions
, either animal or vegetable, by a process of budding; an asexual method of reproduction; gemmulation; gemmiparity. See Budding.
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