Lewis & Short

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gemmŭla, ae, f. dim. [gemma].

  1. I. A little bud: gemmulae floridae, App. M. 10, p. 253.
    1. B. Transf., the sparkling pupil of the eye: App. Ἀνεχ. 8.
  2. II. 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.