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[dʒɛm], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a precious or semi-precious stone, especially when cut and polished or engraved
(e.g: a pagoda embellished with precious gems)
- an outstanding person or thing
(e.g: this architectural gem of a palace)
Phrases:
Origin
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Old English gim, from Latin gemma ‘bud, jewel’; influenced in Middle English by Old French gemme
[dʒɛm], (Verb)
Definitions:
- decorate with or as with gems
(e.g: tiny drops of sweat gemmed his forehead)
Phrases:
Origin
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Old English gim, from Latin gemma ‘bud, jewel’; influenced in Middle English by Old French gemme
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