gem- root words — words with the gem- root

The root gem- comes from Latin gemma, meaning bud, jewel. 10 words in Dendril are built from it, including gem, gems, gemstone, gemma, gemmate, gemmiparous, gemmule, gemmy, gemological, gemology. 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, gemstone, gemma, gemmate, gemmiparous, gemmule, gemmy, gemological, gemology. 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.