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n. An insatiable, psychological appetite for the physical beauty and refractive properties of finished gemstones.
n. A form of aesthetic obsession where the subject values the possession of jewels for their intrinsic visual fire and mineral permanence, rather than their exchangeable monetary value.
Pronunciation: /ˌdʒɛməˈrɛksiə/ (JEM-uh-REK-see-uh) Etymology: Derived from Latin gemma (gem, jewel, precious stone) + Greek -orexia (appetite, longing, desire)
Literary Examples:
Mathilde Loisel (The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant)
Smaug (The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien)
Gollum (The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien)
Edmond Dantès (The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas)
Fafnir (Volsunga Saga / Norse Mythology)
n. An insatiable, psychological appetite for the physical beauty and refractive properties of finished gemstones.
n. A form of aesthetic obsession where the subject values the possession of jewels for their intrinsic visual fire and mineral permanence, rather than their exchangeable monetary value.
Pronunciation: /ˌdʒɛməˈrɛksiə/ (JEM-uh-REK-see-uh) Etymology: Derived from Latin gemma (gem, jewel, precious stone) + Greek -orexia (appetite, longing, desire)
Literary Examples:
Mathilde Loisel (The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant)
Smaug (The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien)
Gollum (The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien)
Edmond Dantès (The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas)
Fafnir (Volsunga Saga / Norse Mythology)
"The dowager’s gemmorexia was such that she would spend hours in a darkened room, illuminated only by the rhythmic flash of her emeralds."
"Unlike the common miser who counts his coins, the dragon’s gemmorexia was fueled by the cold, unyielding brilliance of the diamonds beneath his scales."
"Unlike the common miser who counts his coins, the dragon’s gemmorexia was fueled by the cold, unyielding brilliance of the diamonds beneath his scales."
by AaravM February 15, 2026
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The correct spelling of the phonetic spelling of “ /ˈdʒem.ə/,” or “JEM-uh” which refers to a very nerdy girl who enjoys books a little too much.
Student 1: WHY IS THAT GIRL EATING HER BOOKMARK?!
Student 2: Oh that’s just Gemuhh
Student 1: I thought it was spelled “Jemma”
Student 2: No you stupid lard brain, its spelled “Gemmuhh”
Student 2: Oh that’s just Gemuhh
Student 1: I thought it was spelled “Jemma”
Student 2: No you stupid lard brain, its spelled “Gemmuhh”
by ThisIsn’tMeGuys! September 25, 2025
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"Dude, their yard won first place in the neighborhood decoration contest, but when they turn the power off at night, it's just a graveyard of dead Gemmies."
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Get the forever germs mug.That old man had quite a filthy set of muddy gems. She said he needs to clean his balls before they play.
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