GEMMATIONS

Noun

gemmations

plural of gemmation

Source: Wiktionary


GEMMATION

Gem*ma"tion, n. Etym: [Cf. F. gemmation.]

1. (Biol.)

Definition: The formation of a new individual, either animal or vegetable, by a process of budding; an asexual method of reproduction; gemmulation; gemmiparity. See Budding.

2. (Bot.)

Definition: The arrangement of buds on the stalk; also, of leaves in the bud.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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