gem
gem Lexical Profile
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• noun
A precious or semiprecious stone, especially when cut and polished for ornamentation.
"The museum displayed a dazzling collection of rare gems, including a perfectly cut blue sapphire."
A person or thing considered to be outstandingly good, beautiful, or valuable.
"Tucked away in a quiet alley, the little family-owned bakery is a true hidden gem."
• verb
To decorate or adorn with or as if with jewels.
"The clear night sky was beautifully gemmed with countless stars."
• Rhymes for gem
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'gemma', which originally meant 'a swelling bud' on a plant. The meaning transferred to a precious stone or jewel due to the visual resemblance in shape and brightness, entering English via Old English 'gimm' and Old French 'gemme'.
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