gemma

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Synonyms: lemma, emma, gamma, gemme, gumma, gemmy, gema, gemm, jemma, gomma, gemba

Antonyms: lemma, emma, gamma, gemme, gumma, gemmy, gema, gemm, jemma, gomma, gemba

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|biology}} An [[asexual#Adjective|asexual]] [[reproductive]] [[structure#Noun|structure]], as found in [[animal]]s such as [[hydra]] ([[genus]] ''[[Hydra]]'') and [[plant#Noun|plants]] such as [[liverwort]]s ([[division]] {{taxfmt|Marchantiophyta|phylum}}), [[consist]]ing of a [[cluster#Noun|cluster]] of [[cell#Noun|cells]] from which [[new#Adjective|new]] [[individual#Noun|individuals]] can [[develop]]; a [[bud#Noun|bud]].

Proper noun

1. {{given name|en|female|from=Italian}}.
2. {{lb|en|star}} A bright [[binary]] [[star]] in the [[constellation]] [[Corona Borealis]]; Alpha (α) Coronae Borealis.

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