| GEM abbr. ground-effect machine |
gem (j m)n. 1. A pearl or mineral that has been cut and polished for use as an ornament. 2. a. Something that is valued for its beauty or perfection: a little gem of a book. b. A beloved or highly prized person. 3. A type of muffin. tr.v. gemmed, gem·ming, gems To adorn with or as if with precious or semiprecious stones. [Middle English gemme, from Old French, from Latin gemma; see gembh- in Indo-European roots.] |
Gems
See also stones.
the art or technique of engraving cameos.
the condition or quality of changing in color or luster depending on the angle of light, especially of a gemstone that reflects a single shaft of light when cut in cabochon form. — chatoyant, adj.
the art of engraving on rings.
the scientific knowledge of gems.
the science of gemstones. Also spelled gemology. — gemmologist, n. — gemmological, adj.
glyptology.
1. an engraving on a gemstone or other small object.
2. the stone or object engraved.
2. the stone or object engraved.
the art of carving or engraving upon gemstones. — glyptographer, n. — glyptographic, adj.
the science or study of carved or engraved gemstones. Also called glyptic.
1. one who cuts, polishes, or engraves precious stones.
2. a cutter of gemstones, especially diamonds.
3. the art of cutting gemstones.
4. a connoisseur of cut gemstones and the art of their cutting. — lapidarist, n. — lapidarian, adj.
2. a cutter of gemstones, especially diamonds.
3. the art of cutting gemstones.
4. a connoisseur of cut gemstones and the art of their cutting. — lapidarist, n. — lapidarian, adj.
a lapidary.
1. an engraving or carving on a gem stone.
2. the stone thus engraved. — lithoglyphic, lithoglyptic, adj.
2. the stone thus engraved. — lithoglyphic, lithoglyptic, adj.
Obsolete, an engraver of precious stones.
the art of engraving or carving precious stones. — lithoglyptic, adj.
the art of engraving on or designing signet rings.
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