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gems


Meanings
  • noun

    A collection of precious stones, often kept for their beauty or value.

  • noun

    The precious stones themselves.


Synonyms

gemstone , jewel , precious stone , begem
Rhymes
Words rhyming with gems
gems , hems , jems , thems
Variants
List of all variants of gems that leads to same result
gem , gems , gemmed , gemming
Etymology
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From Old French 'gemme' meaning 'gem, jewel'.


Trivia
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  1. The largest diamond ever discovered is the Cullinan Diamond, which weighed 3,106.75 carats.

  2. The most valuable gemstone is the Red Diamond, which is extremely rare.

  3. The hardest gemstone is the Diamond.

  4. The most popularly used gemstone in jewelry is the Diamond.

  5. The most beautiful gemstone is a matter of personal preference.


Related Concepts
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  1. Jewelry: Gems are often used in jewelry making.

  2. Mining: Gems are extracted from the earth through mining.


Culture
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Gems have been used for decorative purposes since ancient times. They have cultural and historical significance in various religions and mythologies. In literature, gems often symbolize wealth, power, and beauty. In music, there are several songs and albums named after gems.

How to Memorize "gems"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a collection of colorful and shiny stones.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'gems' with the word 'jewels'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a phrase where 'gems' is the key word, such as 'Gems are precious, Exquisite, Magnificent, and Shining'.


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