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gem



Pronunciation: ( jem), [key]
—n., v., gemmed, gem•ming,
—adj.

—n.
1. a cut and polished precious stone or pearl fine enough for use in jewelry.
2. something likened to or prized as such a stone because of its beauty or worth: His painting was the gem of the collection.
3. a person held in great esteem or affection.
4. muffin (def. 1).
5. Print. Brit.a 4-point type of a size between brilliant and diamond.

—v.t.
to adorn with or as with gems; begem.

—adj.
Jewelry.noting perfection or very high quality: gem color; a gem ruby.

Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.

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