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   gem

   /dʒɛm/

   noun

   • 1. a precious or semi-precious stone, especially when cut and polished or engraved: "a pagoda embellished with precious gems" Similar jewelprecious stonesemi-precious stonestonesolitairebrilliantbaguettecabochonarchaic:bijou
   • ▪ used in names of some brilliantly coloured hummingbirds, e.g. mountain gem.
   • 2. an outstanding person or thing: "this architectural gem of a palace" Similar bestfinestprideprizetreasureglorywonderflowerpearljewelthe jewel in the crownmasterpiecechef-d'œuvreleading lightpickchoiceparagonprimecreamthe crème de la crèmeeliteelectoutstanding exampleshining exampleperfect example of its kindmodelepitomearchetypeidealexemplarnonpareilparadigmembodimentpersonificationquintessencestandardprototypeapotheosisacmeinformal:one in a millionthe bee's kneessomething elsethe topsOpposite dregs

   verb

   • 1. decorate with or as with gems: literary "tiny drops of sweat gemmed his forehead"

   Word Origin Old Englishgim, from Latin gemma ‘bud, jewel’; influenced in Middle English by Old French gemme.

   Derivatives

   • 1. gemlike adjective
   • 2. gemmy adjective

   Scrabble Points: 6

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGEM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   someone or something that is very good, pleasing, or useful: real gem He's a real gem - you'd be a fool to break up with him. hidden gem The coffee house is a hidden gem (= something that not a lot of people know about). SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › gemGem Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of GEM is jewel. How to use gem in a sentence. jewel; a precious or sometimes semiprecious stone cut and polished for ornament; something prized especially for great beauty or perfection…

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › gemGEM Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. a precious or semiprecious stone used in jewellery as a decoration; jewel. a person or thing held to be a perfect example; treasure. a size of printer's type, approximately equal to 4 point. a type of small sweet cake.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryGEM | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   someone or something that is very good, pleasing, or useful: real gem He's a real gem - you'd be a fool to break up with him. hidden gem The coffee house is a hidden gem (= something that not a lot of people know about). SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › gemGem - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A gem is a precious or semi-precious stone, or a jewel. A silversmith might experiment with adding gems to her rings and necklaces. The sparkly gem in your grandmother's fancy ring might be a diamond, while your aunt appears to prefer the polished greenish-blue gems called turquoise.

7. www.gemsociety.org › article › what-is-a-gemWhat is a Gem? - International Gem Society

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   Most gems are minerals, but some — notably pearl and amber — are organics. Living organisms create these materials. By definition, a mineral must be created inside the Earth. Hence, pearls fall into a different category. (To add some confusion, a pearl's coating is a mineral, even though pearls form inside a mollusk ).

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › gemGem - definition of gem by The Free Dictionary

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   n. 1. A piece of a valuable mineral or minerallike substance that has been cut, polished, or otherwise prepared for use as an ornament. 2. a. Something that is valued for its beauty or perfection: a little gem of a book. b. A beloved or highly prized person. 3. A muffin, especially a very small one. tr.v. gemmed, gem·ming, gems. To adorn with gems.