Gem, n.
- 1. Jewel, precious stone.
- 2. (Bot.) Bud, germ.
Gem, v.a.
- 1. Adorn with gems, begem, jewel, bejewel.
- 2. Embellish, bespangle, spangle.
Geminate, a. (Bot.) Doubled, twin, in pairs, binate.
Gemini, n.pl. [L.] (Astron.) The twins, Castor and Pollux.
Gemmation, n.
- 1. (Zoöl.) Reproduction by buds.
- 2. (Bot.) Budding, germination, leaving out.
- 3. Time of budding, budding season.
Gemmule, n. (Bot.) Small bud.
Gender, n.
- 1. Sex.
- 2. (Gram.) Inflection for sex, form relative to sex.
Genealogy, n.
- 1. Pedigree, list of ancestors.
- 2. Descent, derivation.
General, a.
- 1. Universal, of the whole (genus. class, etc.). catholic, not partial, not special, not particular.
- 2. Ecumenical.