gemmate

American

[jem-eyt] / ˈdʒɛm eɪt /

adjective

having buds; increasing by budding.

verb (used without object)

gemmated, gemmating

to put forth buds; increase by budding.

gemmate British

/ ˈdʒɛmeɪt /

adjective

(of some plants and animals) having or reproducing by gemmae

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verb

(intr) to produce or reproduce by gemmae

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Other Word Forms

gemmation noun

Etymology

Origin of gemmate

First recorded in 1840–50, gemmate is from the Latin word gemmātus budded, adorned with gems. See gemma, -ate ¹

Example Sentences

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A pet tortoise expires after being painted gold and studded with jewels, and its carapace becomes “its metallic and gemmate tomb.”

From New York Times

Gemmate -us: marked with metallic or bright colored spots.

From Project Gutenberg

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