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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

/ ˈ»åÏôÉ›³¾±ðɪ³Ù /

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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Derived Forms

  • ²µ±ð³¾Ëˆ³¾²¹³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô, noun
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of gemmate1

First recorded in 1840–50, gemmate is from the Latin word ²µ±ð³¾³¾Äå³Ù³Ü²õ 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.â€

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

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