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bud

/bˈʌd/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

noun

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

verb

  1. develop buds
    “The hibiscus is budding!”
  2. start to grow or develop
    “a budding friendship”

Words that rhyme with bud

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