Main Entry:

¹gem

Pronunciation:

\ˈjem\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English gemme, from Anglo-French, from Latin gemma bud, gem

Date:

14th century

1 a: jewel b: a precious or sometimes semiprecious stone cut and polished for ornament2 a: something prized especially for great beauty or perfection b: a highly prized or well-beloved person3: muffin