n. [ L. fissus (p. p. of findere to split) + E. gemmation. ] (Biol.) A process of reproduction intermediate between fission and gemmation. [ 1913 Webster ]
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 ]