DISBUD


Meaning of DISBUD in English

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

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