gems

Also gem·se

[gems]

noun

plural

gemses 

1. chamois.

Word History and Origins

Origin of gems¹

< German; Old High German gamiza < Late Latin camoc- (stem of camox )

Example Sentences

The Huntington gardens receive a lot of credit, which they deserve, but there are so many hidden gems in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times

"He can help find really good value in players that might not necessarily be the normal fit, but be hidden gems for Newcastle."

From BBC

Diamond consultant Rob Wake-Walker, who was brought in to value the gems that April, says: "Our first question was actually to ask if there was any more."

From BBC

India is a major exporter of goods, including garments, shrimp and gems and jewellery, to the US.

From BBC

"They start off just as wire and we wrap them with fabric and then we add the gems on."

From BBC

Related Words

• hardware 
• jewel 
• jewelry 
• masterpiece 
• ornament 
• stone