Where does “gemmaceous” come from?
gemmaceous (English) comes from Latin gemma — A bud or eye of a plant; A gem, gemstone, jewel,...
gemmaceous (English): Relating to, or resembling, gems or gemmae
Definitions
- Relating to, or resembling, gems or gemmae
Ancestry of “gemmaceous”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | gemma | A bud or eye of a plant; A gem, gemstone, jewel,... |