a. [ L. gemmatus, p. p. of gemmare to put forth buds, fr. gemma bud. ] (Bot.) Having buds; reproducing by buds. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Having buds; adorned with gems or jewels. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Cf. F. gemmation. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. (Biol.) The formation of a new individual, either animal or vegetable, by a process of budding; an asexual method of reproduction; gemmulation; gemmiparity. See Budding. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Bot.) The arrangement of buds on the stalk; also, of leaves in the bud. [ 1913 Webster ]