gemel

== English == === Alternative forms === gemmel === Etymology === From Middle English gemow, from Old French gemel, from Latin gemellus, diminutive of geminus (“twin”). The modern form is influenced by the Latin etymon. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈd͡ʒɛməl/ Rhymes: -ɛməl === Noun === gemel (plural gemels) (now rare) A twin (also attributively). (heraldry) One of a pair of small bars placed together. (historical) A finger ring which splits into two horizontally. A pair of trees that fuse together, or are contained in the same trunk. === Adjective === gemel (not comparable) (heraldry) Coupled; paired. ==== Related terms ==== jumelle === References ===