gemmate

adjective

gem·mate | \ ˈjeˌmāt\

Definition of gemmate

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : having gemmae

2 : reproducing by a bud

gemmate

intransitive verb

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-ed/-ing/-s

Definition of gemmate (Entry 2 of 2)

of coral

: to produce or propagate by a bud

Adjective

Latin gemmatus, past participle

Intransitive verb

Latin gemmatus, from gemmatus past participle of gemmare to put forth buds, from gemma bud

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