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   Gem

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   noun

   • 1. a precious or semiprecious stone, especially when cut and polished or engraved. Similar jewelprecious stonesemiprecious stonestonesolitairebrilliantbaguettecabochonarchaic:bijou
   • ▪ a person or thing considered to be outstandingly good or special in some respect: "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
   • ▪ used in names of some brilliantly colored hummingbirds, e.g., mountain gem.

   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

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   What are some examples of gems?

   • Gemstones can be divided into two main categories: precious gemstones and semi-precious gemstones. Precious gemstones were the purest, rarest, and most valuable of gemstones in history. They include diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds, and pearls.

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

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   Most gems are minerals, but some — notably pearl and amber — are organics. Living organisms create these materials. By definition, a mineral must be created inside the Earth. Hence, pearls fall into a different category. (To add some confusion, a pearl's coating is a mineral, even though pearls form inside a mollusk ).

4. www.gia.edu › gem-encyclopediaGIA Gem Encyclopedia | Complete List Of Gemstones

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   GIA’s Guide to Gemstones: Gem Encyclopedia. GIA’s Gem Encyclopedia is a virtual journey through the science and lore of gemstones from across the globe. Each precious stone page features additional detailed gemological information, a buyer’s guide, photos, videos & research. Filter By Country. View Gems as.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › gemGEM | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   GEM definition: 1. a valuable stone, especially one that has been cut to be used in jewellery 2. someone or…. Learn more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryGEM definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary

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   6 days ago · 1. a. a cut and polished gemstone or a pearl, used for ornamentation. b. gemstone. a fortune in uncut gems. 2. anything prized for its beauty and value, esp. if small and perfect of its kind. 3. a highly valued person. 4. US. a kind of muffin. verb transitive Word forms: gemmed or ˈgemming. 5. to adorn or set with or as with gems.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › gemgem noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of gem noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › gemgem | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   Definition of gem – Learner’s Dictionary. gem. noun [ C ] uk / dʒem / us. gem noun [C] (STONE) Add to word list. a valuable stone, especially one that has been cut to be used in jewellery. gem noun [C] (SPECIAL PERSON/THING) someone or something that you like very much and think is very special: She's an absolute gem.

9. www.yourdictionary.com › gemGem Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   noun. gems. A cut and polished gemstone or a pearl, used for ornamentation. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Gemstone. A fortune in uncut gems. Webster's New World. Something that is valued for its beauty or perfection. A little gem of a book. American Heritage.