GEMS

Noun

gems

plural of gem

Verb

gems

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of gem

Anagrams

• EGMs, MEGs, MGEs, Megs, megs, smeg

Noun

Gems

plural of Gem

Anagrams

• EGMs, MEGs, MGEs, Megs, megs, smeg

Noun

GEMs

plural of GEM

Anagrams

• EGMs, MEGs, MGEs, Megs, megs, smeg

Source: Wiktionary

Gems, n. Etym: [G.] (Zoöl.)

Definition: The chamois.

GEM

Gem, n. Etym: [OE. gemme precious stone, F. gemme, fr. L. gemma a precious stone, bud.]

1. (Bot.)

Definition: A bud. From the joints of thy prolific stem A swelling knot is raised called a gem. Denham.

2. A precious stone of any kind, as the ruby, emerald, topaz, sapphire, beryl, spinel, etc., especially when cut and polished for ornament; a jewel. Milton.

3. Anything of small size, or expressed within brief limits, which is regarded as a gem on account of its beauty or value, as a small picture, a verse of poetry, a witty or wise saying. Artificial gem, an imitation of a gem, made of glass colored with metallic oxide. Cf. Paste, and Strass.

Gem v. t. [imp. & p. p. Gemmed; p. pr. & vb. n. Gemming]

1. To put forth in the form of buds. "Gemmed their blossoms." [R.] Milton.

2. To adorn with gems or precious stones.

3. To embellish or adorn, as with gems; as, a foliage gemmed with dewdrops. England is . . . gemmed with castles and palaces. W. Irving.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition