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Meaning of bud in English

  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

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