gemology

gemology Definition

gem·ol·ogy (je mäl′ə jē)

noun

the science or study of gems and gemstones

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

gemology Related Forms

gem′o·log′i·cal adjective or gem′·mo·log′i·cal gem·ol′o·gist noun or gem·mol′o·gist

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