What is the meaning of bud?

noun

  • A partially opened flower.
  • A swelling on a plant stem consisting of overlapping immature leaves or petals.

verb

  • Develop buds.
    • usage: "The hibiscus is budding"
  • Start to grow or develop.
    • usage: "a budding friendship"
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