bud
noun
a partially opened flower
a swelling on a plant stem consisting of overlapping immature leaves or petals
verb
develop buds
“The hibiscus is budding!”
start to grow or develop
“a budding friendship”
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
Bud meaning
What does “bud” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.
“bud” is a noun and verb with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a partially opened flower.