gemma

BrE /ˈdʒɛmə/ AmE /ˈdʒɛmə/

noun en → es

1 BOTANY [singular] C1

a small part of a plant that can grow into a new plant, such as a bud or shoot

gema, brote

  • a gemma

Collocations plant gemma

  • The gemma is a bud that can grow into a new plant.

    La gema es un brote que puede crecer para convertirse en una nueva planta.

2 JEWELRY [singular] B2

a precious stone or jewel, especially a small one used in jewelry

gema, joya pequeña

  • a gemma

Collocations jewelry gemma

  • The ring has a small gemma set in the center.

    El anillo tiene una pequeña gema incrustada en el centro.