- (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.
- (v.t.) To put forth in the form of buds.
- (v.t.) To adorn with gems or precious stones.
- (v.t.) To embellish or adorn, as with gems; as, a foliage gemmed with dewdrops.
- (n.) A bud.
- (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.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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