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gemma [jem′ə] pl. gemmae Etymology: L, bud 1 also called gemmule. a budlike projection produced by some organisms during budding, a type of asexual reproduction. 2 any budlike or bulblike structure, such as a taste bud or end bulb. gemmaceous, adj. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Felices animae fatis melioribus usae, / cura quibus primis talia noise fuit; / non illis studium gemmae, non dira cupido / divitis aut auri perniciosa sitis, / sed superum casto rimabant pectore templum: / quis superis nunc est vita beata locis. |
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