gemma

noun

small asexual reproductive structure in e.g. liverworts and mosses that detaches from the parent and develops into a new individual

Roots

gemmagemma- · Latin · bud, gem, jewel

Words related to gemma

gemmaceousadj budlike emma brionyn vanessan jennyn laura bryonyn jess catev amie colin erican jessie nickn jo prolificationn taran jaden tobyn jadelike tonyadj gemmationn jane veronican ericoidadj jessamyadj jill jontyadj mickyadj

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