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gem

[jem]

noun

  1. a cut and polished precious stone or pearl fine enough for use in jewelry.

  2. something likened to or prized as such a stone because of its beauty or worth.

    His painting was the gem of the collection.

    Synonyms: , , ,
  3. a person held in great esteem or affection.

  4. muffin.

  5. British Printing.a 4-point type of a size between brilliant and diamond.



verb (used with object)

gemmed, gemming 
  1. to adorn with or as with gems; begem.

adjective

  1. Jewelry.noting perfection or very high quality.

    gem color; a gem ruby.

gem

/ ɛ /

noun

  1. a precious or semiprecious stone used in jewellery as a decoration; jewel

  2. a person or thing held to be a perfect example; treasure

  3. a size of printer's type, approximately equal to 4 point

  4. a type of small sweet cake

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. (tr) to set or ornament with gems

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • gemless adjective
  • gemlike adjective
  • ˈ𳾳 adjective
  • ˈˌ adjective
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51Թ 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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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of gem1

C14: from Old French gemme, from Latin gemma bud, precious stone
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Yet it still nabs some genre gems, often with something conceptually extra, recently including the meta “Magpie Murders” and its sequel, “Moonflower Murders.”

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Among the £1.7bn worth of talent brought in, albeit with sizeable player sales balancing the books, they have unearthed several gems.

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But in this subtly playful gem propelled by magical realism, those who remain or have returned are the focus.

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And in the spirit of ‘It’s an honor to be nominated,’ let’s hope Bridget Everett receives that honor for her poignant, soul-baring realism in ‘Somebody Somewhere,’ a quiet gem that deserves Emmy respect.”

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The Chargers are searching for their hidden gems through a unique rookie minicamp.

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