Looking for the meaning of the word GEMS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of GEMS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Gem
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dʒɛm
Dialects: British English
Definition:
decorate with or as with gems
Short Definition:decorate with gems
Examples:- tiny drops of sweat gemmed his forehead
- the towering mountains are gemmed with clear, cool lakes
Word: Gem
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Old English gim, from Latin gemma ‘bud, jewel’; influenced in Middle English by Old French gemme
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dʒɛm
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a precious or semi-precious stone, especially when cut and polished or engraved
Short Definition:precious or semi-precious stone
Examples:- a pagoda embellished with precious gems
Definition:
an outstanding person or thing
Short Definition:outstanding person or thing
Examples:- this architectural gem of a palace
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