gemmaceous

Variant of gemma

gemma definition

gemma (jem′ə)

noun pl. gemmae -·mae (-ē)

Biol. a budlike outgrowth which becomes detached and develops into a new organism, as in certain liverworts

Etymology: L: see gem

Related Forms:

  • gemmaceous gem·ma′·ceous (jem ā′s̸həs) adjective

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