Meaning
Having buds; reproducing by buds.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Borrowed from Latin gemmātus, perfect passive participle of gemmō (“to put forth buds”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and -ate (adjective-forming suffix)), from gemma (“a bud”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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