gemmate
1 of 2adjective
gem·mate
ˈjeˌmāt
1
: having gemmae
2
: reproducing by a bud
gemmate
2 of 2intransitive verb
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-ed/-ing/-s
of coral
: to produce or propagate by a bud
Word History
Etymology
Adjective
Latin gemmatus, past participle
Intransitive verb
Latin gemmatus, from gemmatus past participle of gemmare to put forth buds, from gemma bud