Topic: JEWELLERY
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| Date: | 1200-1300 |
| Language: | French |
| Origin: | gemme, from Latin gemma 'bud, jewel' |
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gem
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[countable]1DCJ also gem stone a beautiful stone that has been cut into a special shape [= jewel]: precious gems
precious gems2 something that is very special or beautiful : Every single ad in the campaign has been a gem.
Every single ad in the campaign has been a gem.3 a very helpful or special person : Ben, you're a real gem!
Ben, you're a real gem!