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