gemminess
i adjective, gem·mi·er, gem·mi·est.
1.
having gems; set with gems.
2.
like a gem, especially in being bright, glittering, or sparkling.
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gem (dʒɛm) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a precious or semiprecious stone used in jewellery as a decoration; jewel |
| 2. | a person or thing held to be a perfect example; treasure |
| 3. | a size of printer's type, approximately equal to 4 point |
| 4. | (NZ) a type of small sweet cake |
| —vb , gems, gemming, gemmed | |
| 5. | (tr) to set or ornament with gems |
| [C14: from Old French gemme, from Latin gemma bud, precious stone] | |
| 'gemlike | |
| —adj | |
| 'gemmy | |
| —adj | |
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