gemmoid

gemmoid
\\ˈjeˌmȯid\ adjective
Etymology: New Latin gemma + English -oid
: resembling a gemma

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gemmoid, a. rare—0.
(ˈdʒɛmɔɪd)
[f. gemma + -oid.]
Having the nature or form of a gemma.
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Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • gemmoid — gem·moid …   English syllables

  • gemma —   n. (pl. ae) kind of bud from which, when separated from parent, new plant can grow.    ♦ gemmaceous, a.    ♦ gemmiferous a. bearing gemmae or gems.    ♦ gemmiform,   a. like a gemma or bud.    ♦ gemmiparous, a. producing gemmae.    ♦ gemmate, a …   Dictionary of difficult words

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