Meaning
gem; bud
- a precious stone or jewel
- a plant bud from which leaves or flowers develop
In a sentence
L'anello antico era decorato con una gemma rara.
The antique ring was decorated with a rare gem.
In primavera sui rami spuntano le prime gemme.
In spring, the first buds appear on the branches.
Questo piccolo borgo è una vera gemma nascosta.
This small village is a true hidden gem.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| gemma | feminine · singular |
| gemme | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Can refer both to precious stones and to botanical buds.
- Often used figuratively to denote an exceptional person or hidden place.