Complete Definition of "Gemma"

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Translingual

Etymology
L. gemma, a "jewel'"

Proper noun
wikipedia|Amethyst gem clam
Gemma

  1. zoology: A zoological name at the rank of genus in the family Veneridae. This genus includes the amethyst gem clam (species Gemma gemma), which is one of the smallest known species of clam.

See also
Veneridae


English

Etymology
From L. gemma, "jewel".

Pronunciation
:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-�m�|-�m�

Proper noun
wikipedia|Gemma
Gemma

  1. A feminine given name of Italian origin.
  2. star: A bright binary star in the constellation Corona Borealis; Alpha (α) Coronae Borealis.

Translations
trans-top|feminine given name
Italian: Gemma
trans-mid
trans-bottom

trans-top|Alpha (α) Coronae Borealis
Dutch: Alphekka
German: Gemma
trans-mid
Polish: Gemma
trans-bottom

it:Gemma
sr:Gemma

Revision and Credits for"Gemma"
  • 2007-07-01 23:25 - AutoFormat - English/Translingual sorted into order, -{{top}} +{{trans-top|feminine given name}}, -{{top}} +{{trans-top|Alpha (α) Coronae Borealis}}

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