gem
1. gem \'jem\ n [ME gemme, fr. MF, fr. L gemma bud, gem] 1a: JEWEL 1b: a precious or sometimes semiprecious stone cut and polished for ornamen t 2a: something prized esp. for great beauty or perfection 2b: a highly prized or well-beloved person 3: MUFFIN 2. gem vt or gemmed; or gem.ming : to adorn with or as if with gems