disbud

[ dis-buhd ]

verb (used with object)

, Horticulture.

, dis·bud·ded, dis·bud·ding.

1. to remove leaf buds or shoots from (a plant) to produce a certain shape or effect.
2. to remove certain flower buds from (a plant) to improve the quality and size of the remaining flowers.
3. to dehorn (livestock) by removing the horn bud or preventing its further development.

disbud

/ dɪsˈbʌd; diːˈbʌd /

verb

1. to remove superfluous buds, flowers, or shoots from (a plant, esp a fruit tree)
2. vet science to remove the horn buds of (calves, lambs, and kids) to prevent horns growing

Word History and Origins

Origin of disbud¹

First recorded in 1715–25; dis- ¹ + bud ¹

Example Sentences

If enormous blooms are wanted, disbud, leaving but one bud to each tip.

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