What does GEM mean?
Definitions for GEM
dʒɛmgem
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word GEM.
Princeton's WordNet
gem, treasurenoun
art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
gem, gemstone, stonenoun
a crystalline rock that can be cut and polished for jewelry
"he had the gem set in a ring for his wife"; "she had jewels made of all the rarest stones"
jewel, gemnoun
a person who is as brilliant and precious as a piece of jewelry
muffin, gemnoun
a sweet quick bread baked in a cup-shaped pan
jewel, gem, precious stonenoun
a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
Wiktionary
gemnoun
A precious stone, usually of substantial monetary value or prized for its beauty or shine.
gemnoun
any precious or highly valued thing or person
She's an absolute gem.
gemnoun
a gemma or leaf-bud
gemnoun
a type of geometrid moth, Orthonama obstipata
gemnoun
A package containing programs or libraries for the Ruby programming language.
gemverb
To adorn with, or as if with, gems.
Gemnoun
A native or resident of the American state of Idaho.
Etymology: ġimm, from gemma; refashioned in Middle English under the influence of Old French gemme
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
GEMnoun
Etymology: gemma, Latin.
Love his fancy drew;
And so to take the gem Urania sought. Philip Sidney.I saw his bleeding rings,
Their precious gems new lost, became his guide,
Led him, begg’d for him, sav’d him from despair. William Shakespeare.It will seem a hard matter to shadow a gem, or well pointed diamond, that hath many sides, and to give the lustre where it ought. Henry Peacham, on Drawing.
Stones of small worth may lie unseen by day;
But night itself does the rich gem betray. Abraham Cowley.The basis of all gems is, when pure, wholly diaphanous, and either crystal or an adamantine matter; but we find the diaphaneity of this matter changed, by means of a fine metallick matter. John Woodward.
From the joints of thy prolifick stem
A swelling knot is raised, call’d a gem;
Whence, in short space, itself the cluster shows. John Denham.Embolden’d out they come,
And swell the gems, and burst the narrow room. Dryden.The orchard loves to wave
With Winter winds, before the gems exert
Their feeble heads. Phillips.To Gemverb
To adorn, as with jewels or buds.
Etymology: gemma, Latin.
To Gemverb
To put forth the first buds.
Etymology: gemmo, Latin.
Last rose, in dance, the stately trees, and spread
Their branches; hung with copious fruit; or gemm’d
Their blossoms. John Milton, Paradise Lost, b. vii.
ChatGPT
gem
A gem, also known as a gemstone, is a mineral crystal or other naturally occurring material that has been cut, polished, and used for jewelry or other adornments. There are also some organic materials and certain rocks that are not minerals that are often considered gems due to their beauty and durability. In addition, gems can be artificial for use in jewelry and industrial applications. The value and appeal of a gem are usually determined by factors like color, clarity, cut, and rarity.
Webster Dictionary
Gemnoun
a bud
Gemnoun
a precious stone of any kind, as the ruby, emerald, topaz, sapphire, beryl, spinel, etc., especially when cut and polished for ornament; a jewel
Gemnoun
anything of small size, or expressed within brief limits, which is regarded as a gem on account of its beauty or value, as a small picture, a verse of poetry, a witty or wise saying
Gemverb
to put forth in the form of buds
Gemverb
to adorn with gems or precious stones
Gemverb
to embellish or adorn, as with gems; as, a foliage gemmed with dewdrops
Etymology: [OE. gemme precious stone, F. gemme, fr. L. gemma a precious stone, bud.]
Wikidata
Gem
Gem is a city in Thomas County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 88.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Gem
jem, n. any precious stone, esp. when cut: anything extremely valuable or attractive, a treasure.—v.t. (obs.) to bud: to adorn with gems: to bespangle:—pr.p. gem′ming; pa.p. gemmed.—ns. Gem′-cut′ting, the art of cutting and polishing precious stones; Gem′-engrav′ing, the art of engraving figures on gems.—adj. Gem′meous, pertaining to gems.—n. Gem′mery, gems generally.—adj. Gem′my, full of gems, brilliant. [A.S. gim; Old High Ger. gimma—L. gemma, a bud.]
The Foolish Dictionary, by Gideon Wurdz
GEM
A breakfast muffin. With the newly married, syn. for "a precious stone."
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Anagrams for GEM »
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of GEM in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of GEM in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
Examples of GEM in a Sentence
Today the whole world is looking at you, gem City, shine!
It's not a hidden gem to some, but I'd recommend Segera Retreat in Laikipia county, one of the 47 counties in Kenya.
The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials.
When’s the last time you were in Milwaukee ? Must be a while, i would love to personally give you a tour. Our eclectic and exciting neighborhoods, one of the best dining scenes in the country and our spectacular Lake Michigan waterfront, you ’ll experience it all. And not only is it easy to get to Milwaukee, it’s easy to get around. There’s a reason why people are moving to this gem of a city in record numbers.
T.R. "Tina" Threston is one of the most beautiful women I've ever had the pleasure of meeting and calling friend. There are many beautiful women in the world, but, most of the beauty is skin deep. Tina is the exception to this rule -- her beauty radiates from within from her intellect to her compassion for others, and, she is a true physical beauty -- very pleasing to the eye. She is a rare gem in today's society. Any man lucky enough to capture her heart should hold on tight and not let go.
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- جوهرةArabic
- скъпоценен камъкBulgarian
- gemmaCatalan, Valencian
- klenot, drahokamCzech
- gemWelsh
- ædelsten, perleDanish
- Edelstein, Kleinod, Juwel, SchmuckstückGerman
- juveloEsperanto
- gema, piedra preciosa, joya, alhajaSpanish
- گوهرPersian
- jalokiviFinnish
- pierre précieuse, joyauFrench
- neamhnaidScottish Gaelic
- रत्न, मणि, पत्थरHindi
- drágakő, ékkőHungarian
- ակ, թանկարժեք քար, ակն, գոհարArmenian
- juveloIdo
- gimsteinnIcelandic
- gemma, perla, pietra preziosa, chiccaItalian
- פנינהHebrew
- 宝石Japanese
- ძვირფასი ქვაGeorgian
- 보석, 寶石Korean
- gemLatin
- ເພັດLao
- dārgakmensLatvian
- रत्नMarathi
- permata, jauharMalay
- edelsten, edelsteinNorwegian
- edelsteenDutch
- edelsteinNorwegian Nynorsk
- klejnot, kamień szlachetny, skarbPolish
- غمیPashto, Pushto
- gema, pedra preciosaPortuguese
- piatră prețioasă, gemă, giuvaier, nestematăRomanian
- драгоценный камень, самоцвет, жемчужина, драгоценностьRussian
- dragulj, драгуљSerbo-Croatian
- juvel, ädelstenSwedish
- พลอยThai
- mücevherTurkish
- дорогоцінний камінь, самоцвітUkrainian
- � 石Chinese
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