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Meaning of bud in English
Pronunciation
/bəd/
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Verb
bud
Definitions
1.
develop buds
Examples
« The hibiscus is budding! »
2.
start to grow or develop
Examples
« a budding friendship »
Noun
bud
Etymology
late Middle English: of unknown origin
Definitions
1.
a partially opened flower
2.
a swelling on a plant stem consisting of overlapping immature leaves or petals