də]sˈbəd, (ˈ)di]s|bəd, ]ˈspəd, ]|spəd transitive verb
( disbudded ; disbudded ; disbudding ; disbuds )
Etymology: dis- (I) + bud (n.)
1. : to deprive of buds or shoots for the purpose of training : thin out flower buds to improve the quality of bloom of
2. : to dehorn (cattle) by destroying the undeveloped horn bud