disbud
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dis·bud

transitive verb \(ˌ)dis-ˈbəd\

Definition of DISBUD

1
: to thin out flower buds in order to improve the quality of bloom of
2
: to dehorn (cattle) by destroying the undeveloped horn bud

First Known Use of DISBUD

1727

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