gemmation

Variant of gemmate

gemmate definition

gem·mate (jem′āt′)

adjective

having, or reproducing by, gemmae

Etymology: L gemmatus, pp. of gemmare, to put forth buds < gemma, a bud: see gem

intransitive verb gemmated -·mat′ed, gemmating -·mat′·ing

to have, or reproduce by, gemmae; bud

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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