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- geminids/ˈdʒɛmɪnɪdz/An annual meteor shower associated with the debris trail of the asteroid 3200 Phaethon, appearing to radiate from the constellation Gemini.nounC2
- gemma/ˈdʒɛmə/a small bud or reproductive structure in some plants and lower organisms, capable of developing into a new individual.nounC2 (Very Low Frequency / Specialized)
- gemmate/ˈdʒɛmeɪt/To bud; to reproduce by forming buds or gemmules, as in certain lower plants and animals.adjectiveverbverb-intransitiveVery Low
- gemmation/dʒɛˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/The process of asexual reproduction in which a new individual develops from an outgrowth or bud on the parent organism.nounVery Low Frequency / Technical
- gemmipara/ˈdʒɛmɪpərə/An organism (usually an invertebrate like a sponge, bryozoan, or some worms) that reproduces by producing gemmules or buds.plural-nounExtremely rare, technical
- gemmulation/ˌdʒɛmjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/The process of reproduction through the formation of gemmules (internal buds or clusters of cells) in certain invertebrates.nounVery Low
- gemmule/ˈdʒɛmjuːl/A microscopic reproductive structure found in certain animals and plants.nounC2
- gemology/dʒɛˈmɒlədʒi/The scientific study of gemstones.nounC2
- gemot/jəˈməʊt/A historical assembly, council, or meeting in Anglo-Saxon England, often for judicial or legislative purposes.nounVery Low (Obsolete/Historical)
- gempylid/ˈdʒɛmpɪlɪd/A marine fish belonging to the family Gempylidae, also known as snake mackerels or escolars, known for their elongated bodies and oily flesh.adjectivenounVery Low / Technical
- gems/dʒɛmz/precious or semiprecious stones, especially when cut and polished for use in jewellery.nounB1
- gemsbok/ˈɡɛmzbɒk/A large, sturdy African antelope (Oryx gazella), notable for its long, straight horns, light grey or tan coat, and black facial markings.nounLow
- gemstone/ˈdʒem.stəʊn/A mineral or organic material that is cut and polished for use in jewellery due to its beauty, rarity, and durability.nounB2
- gemutlichkeit/ɡəˈmʊtlɪkˌhaɪt/A feeling of warmth, friendliness, and good cheer, often associated with a cozy, comfortable social atmosphere.nounLow
- gen pop/ˌdʒen ˈpɒp/The main area of a prison where the general inmate population is housed, as opposed to solitary confinement or protective custody.nounC1
- gen up/ˌdʒen ˈʌp/To obtain information about something; to make oneself informed or knowledgeable.verbC1
- gen x/ˌdʒen ˈeks/The generation born after the baby boomers (approximately mid-1960s to early 1980s).nounC1-C2
- gen y/ˌdʒɛn ə ˈwaɪ/The demographic cohort following Generation X, born roughly between the early 1980s and mid-1990s, often characterised by their familiarity with digital technology and the internet.nounMedium-high (common in journalism, marketing, social sciences)
- gen z/ˌdʒen ˈzed/The generation of people born approximately between the mid-to-late 1990s and early 2010s, following Millennials, characterized by coming of age in a fully digital world.nounHigh
- gena/ˈdʒiːnə/The lateral region of the head in insects and some other arthropods, corresponding to the cheek area.nounC2/Technical
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