I.of precious stones, set or adorned with precious stones.
I. Lit.: “mittit etiam trullam gemmeam rogatum,” Cic. Verr. 2, 4, 27, § 63: “supellex,” Sen. Ep. 110 med.: “juga,” Ov. F. 2, 74.—
II. Transf.
A. Like a jewel or precious stone: “radix gemmeae rotunditatis,” Plin. 18, 7, 13, § 71.—
B. Glittering, shining, sparkling, like jewels: “pictisque plumis gemmeam caudam explicas,” Phaedr. 3, 18, 8; cf.: “gemmei pavones,” Mart. 3, 58, 13 (and v. gemma, II. 2. c.): “Euripus viridis et gemmeus,” Plin. Ep. 1, 3, 1; cf.: “prata florida et gemmea,” id. ib. 5, 6, 11: “quos rumor albā gemmeus vehit pennā,” Mart. 10, 3, 10.
