"gem clip" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: gem clips [plural]
Etymology: Genericized trademark of the late 19th century. Etymology templates: {{gentrade|en}} Genericized trademark Head templates: {{en-noun}} gem clip (plural gem clips)
  1. A small, folded, wire or plastic device used to hold sheets of paper together.

Inflected forms

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