gem
a cut and polished precious stone or pearl fine enough for use in jewelry.
something likened to or prized as such a stone because of its beauty or worth: His painting was the gem of the collection.
a person held in great esteem or affection.
British Printing. a 4-point type of a size between brilliant and diamond.
Jewelry. noting perfection or very high quality: gem color; a gem ruby.
Origin of gem
1Other words for gem
Other words from gem
- gemless, adjective
- gemlike, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for gem
/ (dʒɛm) /
a precious or semiprecious stone used in jewellery as a decoration; jewel
a person or thing held to be a perfect example; treasure
a size of printer's type, approximately equal to 4 point
NZ a type of small sweet cake
(tr) to set or ornament with gems
Origin of gem
1Derived forms of gem
- gemlike, adjective
- gemmy, adjective
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