disbud

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/dɪsˈbʌd/

Word forms

disbud disbuds disbudding disbudded

Etymology

From dis- + bud.

Derived words

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