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May 26, 2020 Word of the Day

bud /ˈbʌd/ noun
bud
/ˈbʌd/
noun

plural buds

Leaf buds
Leaf buds
Definition of BUD

[count]

1 : a small part that grows on a plant and develops into a flower, leaf, or new branch

  • The bush has plenty of buds but no flowers yet.

  • flower buds

◊ If a plant is in bud it is beginning to grow buds.

  • The trees are in bud [=budding] now.

2 US, informal : 1BUDDY

  • Hey, bud [=pal], how's it going?

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