gem- root words — words with the gem- root

The root gem- comes from Latin gemma, meaning bud, jewel. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including gem, gems. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the gem- root

Explore words with gem- — words containing the gem- root and sharing its sense of "bud, jewel". Examples include gem, gems. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does gem- mean?

The gem- root means bud, jewel, from Latin gemma. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.