gemel

English

/ˈdʒɛməl/

noun

Definitions

(now) A twin (also attributively).
(heraldiccharge) One of a pair of small bars placed together.
(historical) A finger ring which splits into two horizontally.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French gemel derived from Latin gemellus (twin).

Origin

Latin

gemellus

Gloss

twin

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

*gemellicius Latin
*gemellicus Latin
*gemellāre, *gemellō Latin
gemellus Latin
geminus Latin
gemello Italian
Gémeaux French
gemela Spanish, Castilian
gemelo Spanish, Castilian
gemel Old French
jumel Old French
gefell Welsh
jemelo Ido
ximelu Asturian
zimul Friulian
gevell Cornish