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gem
[ jem ]
noun
- a cut and polished precious stone or pearl fine enough for use in jewelry.
- something likened to or prized as such a stone because of its beauty or worth:
His painting was the gem of the collection.
- a person held in great esteem or affection.
- British Printing. a 4-point type of a size between brilliant and diamond.
verb (used with object)
gemmed, gemming.
- to adorn with or as with gems; begem.
adjective
- Jewelry. noting perfection or very high quality:
gem color; a gem ruby.
gem
/ dʒɛm /
noun
- a precious or semiprecious stone used in jewellery as a decoration; jewel
- a person or thing held to be a perfect example; treasure
- a size of printer's type, approximately equal to 4 point
- a type of small sweet cake
verb
- tr to set or ornament with gems
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Derived Forms
- ˈgemmy, adjective
- ˈgemˌlike, adjective
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Other Words From
- gemless adjective
- gemlike adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of gem1
1275–1325; Middle English gemme < Old French < Latin gemma bud, jewel; replacing Middle English yimme, Old English gim ( m ) < Latin
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Word History and Origins
Origin of gem1
C14: from Old French gemme, from Latin gemma bud, precious stone
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Example Sentences
"Books, comics, movies, music, video games. It's very hard to discover what it is you might like and you might miss out on some hidden gems."
From BBC
"Most of the tourists visit them, but you've also got lots of hidden gems and we like to think that we're one of those," he said.
From BBC
Four flashed their star potential, including underrated draft gems Tarheeb Still and Cam Hart, a pair of fifth-round cornerbacks who took on starting roles.
From Los Angeles Times
These days, he studies the slope, like a gem cutter before lifting his saw.
From Los Angeles Times
It is a hidden gem with a variety of gourmet foods.
From Los Angeles Times
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