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gemmy

[jem-ee]
adjective, gem·mi·er, gem·mi·est.
  1. having gems; set with gems.
  2. like a gem, especially in being bright, glittering, or sparkling.
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Origin of gemmy

1400–50; late Middle English. See gem, -y1
Related formsgem·mi·ly, adverbgem·mi·ness, noun
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Examples from the Web for gemmy

Historical Examples

  • There is a very noble quality of green—sappy and gemmy—like some of Titian's or Giorgione's—in the stuffs they use.

    New Italian sketches

    John Addington Symonds

  • They have olive skins, black curly hair, flashing eyes, and fingers that dance with gemmy rings.

    Nights in London

    Thomas Burke