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Etymology of the English word gemma

the English word gemma
derived from the Latin word gemma (bud; jewel, gem)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *gembh-

Date

The earliest known usage of gemma in English dates from the 18th century.

Derivations in English

gemmaceous, gemmiferous, gemmiform

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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