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 ornament
2 a : something prized especially for great beauty or perfection b : a highly prized or well-beloved person
3 : muffin