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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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   • M

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

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   Learn the meaning of gem as a jewel or a very good person or thing. Find out how to use gem in a sentence and discover related words and phrases.

   • English (US)

     someone or something that is very good, pleasing, or useful:...

   • Znaczenie Gem, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     gem definicja: 1. a jewel (= precious stone), especially...

   • Gem: German Translation

     GEM translate: der Edelstein, das Glanzstück. Learn more in...

   • Gem: Arabic Translation

     GEM translate: حَجَر كَريم. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Gem Turkish Translation

     GEM translate: mücevher, cevher, hazine/pırlanta gibi şey...

   • Gem: Italian Translation

     GEM translate: gemma, gemma, pietra preziosa, gioiello,...

   • Gem Spanish Translation

     GEM translate: gema, gema [feminine], joya [feminine], joya...

   • Gem: Russian Translation

     GEM translate: драгоценный камень , прелесть, чудо. Learn...

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

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word gem, from a precious stone to a highly prized person. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for gem.

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5. 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.

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

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   Learn the meaning of gem as a jewel or a very good person or thing. See how to use gem in sentences and find synonyms and translations in different languages.

7. 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.

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

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   Learn the challenges of defining a gem, from beauty and durability to cutting and polishing. Explore the exceptions and variations of gemstones, from minerals to organics, and their uses in jewelry.

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

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   A gem is a precious or semiprecious stone used in jewellery or a person or thing valued for its beauty or perfection. Learn more about the different types, properties and uses of gems from various sources and dictionaries.