gemmate
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gemmate
(ˈdʒɛmeɪt)adj
(Biology) (of some plants and animals) having or reproducing by gemmae
vb
(Biology) (intr) to produce or reproduce by gemmae
gemˈmation n
gem•mate
(ˈdʒɛm eɪt)adj., v. -mat•ed, -mat•ing. adj.
1. having or increasing by means of gemmae.
v.i. 2. to put forth buds; increase by budding.
gem•ma′tion, n.
gemmate
Past participle: gemmated
Gerund: gemmating
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