gemma

Definitions of gemma
  1. noun
    any new growth of a plant such as a new branch or a bud
    synonyms: buttata, butto, germoglio, gettata, getto, virgulto
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    types:
    rampollo, tralcio, virgulto
    a new branch
    boccio, bottone
    a swelling on a plant stem consisting of overlapping immature leaves or petals
  2. noun
    art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
    synonyms: gioiello, tesoro
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    type of:
    arte, opera
    the products of human creativity; works of art collectively
  3. noun
    a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
    synonyms: bigiotteria, bijou, gingillo, gioia, gioiello, monile, pietra preziosa, preziosità, prezioso
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    types:
    solitario
    a gem (usually a diamond) in a setting by itself
    perla
    a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
    type of:
    gioia, gioiello, monile, parure
    an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
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