disbud

/dɪsˈbʌd/ · verb

Meaning

To remove buds from a plant in order to promote growth and health in the remaining buds.
To remove horn-buds from a young calf, lamb or goat kid, to prevent growth of horns.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

debud(English)nip in the bud(English)prune(English)thin(English)pollard(English)deadhead(English)stub(English)leaf out(English)

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Sources

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