gem

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[edit] English

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[edit] Etymology

Old English ġimm, from Latin gemma; refashioned in Middle English under the influence of Old French gemme

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[edit] Noun

Singular
gem

Plural
gems

gem (plural gems)

  1. A precious stone, usually of substantial monetary value or prized for its beauty or shine.
  2. (figuratively) any precious or highly valued thing or person
    She's an absolute gem.
  3. (obsolete) a gemma or leaf-bud
  4. a type of geometrid moth, Orthonama obstipata

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[edit] Meriam

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gem

  1. body

[edit] Swedish

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gem

  1. paper clip
  2. (tennis) game; part of a set

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Inflection for gem Singular Plural
Neuter Indefinite Definite Indefinite Definite
Nominative gem gemet gem gemen
Genitive gems gemets gems gemens
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