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gemmae

gem·ma
G g

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [jem-uh]
    • /ˈdʒɛm ə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [jem-uh]
    • /ˈdʒɛm ə/

Definitions of gemmae word

  • noun plural gemmae a bud. 1
  • noun plural gemmae Botany. a cell or cluster of cells, or a leaflike or budlike body, that separates from the parent plant to form a new organism, as in mosses and liverworts. 1

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Origin of gemmae

First appearance:

before 1760
One of the 46% newest English words
1760-70; < Latin: bud, gem

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Parts of speech for Gemmae

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

gemmae popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

gemmae usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with gemmae

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