| gemma |
in biology, a group of cells or a bud that separates from its parent to develop into a new individual. |
| gemmate |
having, or reproducing by, gemmae. [2 definitions] |
| gemmule |
in biology, a bud or small gemma capable of developing into a new individual. |
| gemology |
the science of gems. |
| gemsbok |
a large antelope of southern Africa that has long straight horns and a tufted tail. |
| gemstone |
a precious stone fine enough to cut and polish for jewelry. |
| gemütlich |
(German) agreeable; cordial; congenial. |
| gemütlichkeit |
(German) friendliness; cordiality; agreeableness. |
| -gen |
producer, or production. [2 definitions] |
| Gen. |
abbreviation of "General," an officer of high military rank in the U.S. and other armed forces. |
| gendarme |
a police officer, esp. in France. [2 definitions] |
| gendarmerie |
gendarmes collectively, or a body thereof. |
| gender |
the sex of a person or animal. [3 definitions] |
| gender gap |
a difference between the attitudes or values of men and women as evidenced in voting patterns, public opinion polls, and the like. |
| genderless |
combined form of gender. |
| gender-specific |
linked to or determined by sex. |
| gene |
a section of a chromosome that determines the structure of a single protein or part of one, thereby influencing a particular hereditary characteristic, such as eye color, or a particular biochemical reaction. |
| genealogy |
a chart or record showing the ancestors and lines of hereditary descent of a person or group; family tree. [2 definitions] |
| gene pool |
the total of all the hereditary characteristics on which a single species draws. |
| genera |
a plural form of genus. |
| general |
relating to or characteristic of all or most of some thing or group; not referring to, connected with, or limited to any one particular thing. [5 definitions] |