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- [jem-yool]
- /ˈdʒɛm yul/
- /dʒˈemjuːl/
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- [jem-yool]
- /ˈdʒɛm yul/
Definitions of gemmule word
- noun gemmule Botany. gemma. 1
- noun gemmule Zoology. an asexually produced mass of cells that is capable of developing into an animal, as a freshwater sponge. 1
- noun gemmule Evolution. one of the hypothetical living units conceived by Darwin in the theory of pangenesis as the bearers of the hereditary attributes. 1
- noun gemmule A tough-coated dormant cluster of embryonic cells produced by a freshwater sponge for development in more favorable conditions. 1
- noun gemmule a cell or mass of cells produced asexually by sponges and developing into a new individual; bud 0
- noun gemmule a small gemma 0
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Origin of gemmule
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
1835-45; < French < Latin gemmula. See gemma, -ule
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Parts of speech for Gemmule
noun
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preposition
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gemmule popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
gemmule usage trend in Literature
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