Gemmation
Pronunciation : Gem*ma"tion
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. F. gemmation.]
Definition : 1. (Biol.)
Defn: The formation of a new individual, either animal or vegetable, by a process of budding; an asexual method of reproduction; gemmulation; gemmiparity. See Budding.
2. (Bot.)
Defn: The arrangement of buds on the stalk; also, of leaves in the bud.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913