noun

gemmŭla

gen. gemmŭlae · gender feminine · decl. 1st

A little bud •

A little bud: gemmulae floridae, App. M. 10, p. 253.—

the sparkling pupil by extension

Transf., the sparkling pupil of the eye: App. Ἀνεχ. 8.—

A small gem •

A small gem: alii autem caelo et marculo gemmulas exsculpunt, Fronto Ep. ad M. Caes. 4, 3 Mai.: carbunculi in ornamento auri. Vulg. Sap. 32, 7.

Perseus ID: n19402 Key: gemmula