[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:
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:
Old English gim, from Latin gemma ‘bud, jewel’; influenced in Middle English by Old French gemme