Gemma Meaning in English
word
ˈdʒɛmə
JEM-uh
dʒˈɛmɐ
JEM-uh
释义
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.
用法与细微差别
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)
例句
A gemma forms on the side of the moss plant.
basic
The gemma helps the plant reproduce without seeds.
basic
Scientists study gemmae to learn about plant growth.
basic
If a gemma breaks off, it can grow into a new moss plant.
natural
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