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gemmule

gem·mule
G g

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [jem-yool]
    • /ˈdʒɛm yul/
    • /dʒˈemjuːl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

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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Top questions with gemmule

  • what is gemmule?
  • what is a gemmule?

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