disbud

dis·bud | \ (ˌ)dis-ˈbəd

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disbudded; disbudding; disbuds

Definition of disbud

transitive verb

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

Examples of disbud in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web August is a busy time in the garden with tying, disbudding, deadheading, collecting seed and other dahlia chores, but Portland experts believe the best blooms occur from about mid August to mid September. — Janet Eastman, OregonLive.com, "Do you love dahlias? Don't miss the show (photos)," 14 Aug. 2017

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“Disbud.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disbud. Accessed 30 Sep. 2020.

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