gemology

(je mälə jē)

or gemmology

noun

the science or study of gems and gemstones

Origin: < L gemma (see gem) + -o- + -logy: sp. infl. by gem

Related Forms:

See gemology in American Heritage Dictionary 4

or gem·mol·o·gy

noun
The study of gems.

Related Forms:

  • gemˌo·logˈi·cal (jĕmˌə-lŏjˈĭ-kəl) adjective
  • gem·olˈo·gist noun
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