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gemmate

[jem-eyt]

adjective

  1. having buds; increasing by budding.

verb (used without object)

gemmated, gemmating 

  1. to put forth buds; increase by budding.

gemmate

/ ˈɛɪ /

adjective

  1. (of some plants and animals) having or reproducing by gemmae

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. (intr) to produce or reproduce by gemmae

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • ˈپDz noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of gemmate1

First recorded in 1840–50, gemmate is from the Latin word 𳾳ٳܲ budded, adorned with gems. See gemma, -ate 1
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Example Sentences

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A pet tortoise expires after being painted gold and studded with jewels, and its carapace becomes “its metallic and gemmate tomb.”

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Gemmate -us: marked with metallic or bright colored spots.

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