(biology) An asexual reproductive structure, as found in animals such as hydra (genus Hydra) and plants such as liverworts (division Marchantiophyta), consisting of a cluster of cells from which new individuals can develop; a bud.

A female given name from Italian. / (astronomy) A bright binary star in the constellation Corona Borealis; Alpha (α) Coronae Borealis.

plural of gemma

(botany) Having buds; reproducing by buds.

to deck with gems

(biology) asexual reproduction via gemmae / (botany) arrangement of buds on the stalk

(obsolete) Of or pertaining to gems.

(obsolete) A jeweller. / (obsolete) Jewellery.

Having buds. / Adorned with gems or jewels.

Relating to, or resembling, gems or gemmae.