Gemma Meaning in English
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Definition
A small part of a plant, like a bud, which can grow into a new shoot, leaf, or flower; in botany, it’s a structure for new growth.
Usage & Nuances
Used primarily in scientific and botanical contexts, not everyday English. Refers specifically to the vegetative or reproductive buds in plants, not to be confused with the gemstone 'gem'. Singular: 'gemma', plural: 'gemmae'.
Spanish: gema (botánica)Portuguese (BR): gema (botânica)Portuguese (PT): gema (botânica)Chinese (Simplified): 芽（植物学）Chinese (Traditional): 芽（植物學）Hindi: कलिका (वनस्पति शास्त्र)Arabic: برعم (علم النبات)Bengali: জেমা (উদ্ভিদ কুঁড়ি)Russian: гемма (ботаника)Japanese: ジェンマ (植物の芽)Vietnamese: gemma (chồi sinh sản)Korean: 젬마 (식물의 눈)Turkish: gemma (bitki tomurcuğu)Urdu: جمّا (پودے کی کلی)Indonesian: gemma (kuncup tanaman)
Example Sentences
A gemma forms on the side of the moss plant.
basic
The gemma helps the plant reproduce without seeds.
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If a gemma breaks off, it can grow into a new moss plant.
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Unlike seeds, a gemma is a clone of the parent plant.
natural
You can identify a gemma by its small, cup-like shape on some plants.
natural
Scientists study gemmae to learn about plant growth.
basic