Meaning of bud in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /bəd/

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  1. Verb

    bud

    Definitions

    1. develop buds

    Examples

    • « The hibiscus is budding! »
  2. 2. start to grow or develop

    Examples

    • « a budding friendship »

  3. Noun

    bud

    Etymology

    late Middle English: of unknown origin

    Definitions

    1. a partially opened flower
  4. 2. a swelling on a plant stem consisting of overlapping immature leaves or petals

Famous quotes

  • « And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. »
    Anais Nin
  • « Nip the shoots of arbitrary power in the bud, is the only maxim which can ever preserve the liberties of any people. »
    John Quincy Adams

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