gemmate

[ jem-eyt ]

adjective

1. having buds; increasing by budding.

verb (used without object)

, gem·mat·ed, gem·mat·ing.

1. to put forth buds; increase by budding.

gemmate

/ ˈdʒɛmeɪt /

adjective

1. (of some plants and animals) having or reproducing by gemmae

verb

1. intr to produce or reproduce by gemmae

Derived Forms

• gemˈmation, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of gemmate¹

First recorded in 1840–50, gemmate is from the Latin word gemmātus budded, adorned with gems. See gemma, -ate ¹

Example Sentences

A pet tortoise expires after being painted gold and studded with jewels, and its carapace becomes “its metallic and gemmate tomb.”

From New York Times

Gemmate -us: marked with metallic or bright colored spots.

From Project Gutenberg