Definition of "gemel" in English

noun

1. (now rare) A twin (also attributively).

2. (heraldry) One of a pair of small bars placed together.

3. (historical) A finger ring which splits into two horizontally.

4. A pair of trees that fuse together, or are contained in the same trunk.

adjective

1. (heraldry) Coupled; paired.

   • A bar gemel / Two bars gemels, or two barrulets placed near and parallel to each other.