gemmate

[ jem-eyt ]

adjective

having buds; increasing by budding.

verb (used without object),gem·mat·ed, gem·mat·ing.

to put forth buds; increase by budding.

Origin of gemmate

First recorded in 1840–50, gemmate is from the Latin word gemmātus budded, adorned with gems. See gemma, -ate¹

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British Dictionary definitions for gemmate

gemmate

/ (ˈdʒɛmeɪt) /

adjective

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

verb

(intr) to produce or reproduce by gemmae

Derived forms of gemmate

gemmation, noun

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