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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