noun a compact knob-like growth on a plant that develops into a leaf, flower, or shoot
verb to begin to develop or grow
In botany, a bud is an undeveloped or embryonic shoot or flower on a plant.
In horticulture, bud refers to a small lateral or terminal protuberance on a plant stem.
In gardening, bud can refer to the small swelling on a plant from which a shoot, leaf, or flower develops.
In the context of marijuana cultivation, 'bud' refers to the flowering part of the cannabis plant that is harvested for consumption.
In beer brewing, 'bud' can refer to the small growth on yeast cells during fermentation.
In the context of a writer, 'bud' can be used as a synonym for 'blossom' or 'develop', such as 'her writing talent began to bud in high school.'
In the context of a psychologist, 'bud' can be used metaphorically to refer to the development or emergence of new behaviors or traits in a person, such as 'the patient's self-confidence began to bud after several therapy sessions.'