gemel

1 of 2

noun

gem·​el

variants or less commonly gemmel

ˈjeməl

plural -s

1

obsolete : hinge

2

: a ring of two separable hoops compare gimbal

3

or gemel bar or less commonly gemelle or gemell

jəˈmel,

ˈjeməl

: bar gemel

4

: a pair of glass bottles blown separately and then fused usually with the two necks pointing in different directions

gemel

2 of 2

adjective

"

: paired, twin

a gemel arch

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, twin, from Middle French gemel, from Latin gemellus, diminutive of geminus

Adjective

Middle English, twin

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