Home | Definition | bud

Definition of bud



Overview of noun bud

The noun bud has 2 senses? (first 2 from tagged texts)
1. (3) bud

(a partially opened flower)

2. (2) bud

(a swelling on a plant stem consisting of overlapping immature leaves or petals)


Overview of verb bud

The verb bud has 2 senses? (first 2 from tagged texts)
1. (2) bud

(develop buds; "The hibiscus is budding!")

2. (1) bud

(start to grow or develop; "a budding friendship")