(1) In plants, an embryonic shoot, including rudimentary leaves, often protected by special bud scales. (2) In animals, an asexually produced outgrowth that develops into a new individual.

late 14c., budde, origin unknown, perhaps from Old French boter "push forward, thrust," itself a Germanic word (compare Dutch bot "bud," Old Saxon budil "bag, purse," Ger [..]

c. 1400; see bud (n.). Related: Budded; budding.

Unexpanded leaf, stem, or flower that will develop at a later time.

A bud is a shoot which comes off a plant, flower, shrub or tree which contains a flowering shoot. The bud will generally open up during spring time and produce a beautiful flower.

Similar to a bulb, a flower or leaf forms from a growth on a plant

 An embryonic shoot that normally occurs in the axil of a leaf or at the tip of a stem. The nickname of my oldest child.

A bud is an undeveloped leaf, stem, or flower that will bloom later. Endless Summer® Hydrangeas develop buds on old wood and new wood, giving them their re-blooming quality.

A protuberance on a plant stem, branch, or trunk containing an embryonic leafy or flowering shoot, or both. Grape - Cutting above one of those buds stimulates growth.

A condensed shoot containing an embryonic leaf, leaf cluster or flower. Building code

The swelling as a plant starts new flower or leaf growth

A bud is an undeveloped leaf, stem, or flower that will bloom later.

An undeveloped leafy shoot or flower.

an undeveloped shoot from which embryonic leaves or flower parts arise

A rudimentary or condensed shoot containing an embryonic leaf, leaf cluster, or flower.

A condensed shoot that contains a leaf or flower.

A bud is basically a point on a plant where new growth can occur. In the case of many woody plants such as trees and shrubs which are grown primarily for their foliage rather than flowers, buds are th [..]

Early stages of development of a flower or plant growth.  Bud union

Early stages of development of a flower or plant growth.

The rudimentary or resting end or branch of a stem; usually referring to the stage in which the growing tips pass the winter or dry season; also applied to undeveloped flowers or flower clusters. A dormant growth point that is usually covered by scales. Bud count

A dormant, immature shoot from which leaves or flowers may develop.

The origin of a flower; buds turn into flowers. A bud positioned on the end or side of a stem will create a new growth for the plant.

A small protuberance on a stem or branch, sometimes enclosed in protective scales, containing an undeveloped shoot, leaf, or flower.

The early stage of a flower (or) leaf

An undeveloped leaf or flower.

                             An undeveloped or embryonic shoot, normally occurring in   the axil or at the stem tip, and protected by scale leaves.

 A shoot containing embryonic leaves or flowers.

The part of a plant containing embryo leaves, flowers and/or stems.

a partially opened flower develop buds; "The hibiscus is budding!" a swelling on a plant stem consisting of overlapping immature leaves or petals start to grow or develop; &a [..]

Bud that forms in the axil of a leaf.

a flower or leaf not fully open

An apical meristem and the appendages which surround and enclose it. Also refers to the asexual reproductive outgrowth in yeasts and some bacteria. budding

verb Definition: to go in front of someone in a line Example Sentence: That boy budded me and bought the last ticket they had.

Bud refers to the actual flower of the marijuana plant. These are the fluffy parts that are harvested and used for recreational or medicinal purposes as they contain the highest concentrations of acti [..]

[Stem] -- An immature shoot sometimes covered with tough scales or stipules, or an undeveloped flower, often protected by the calyx or bracts.

An undeveloped or embryonic shoot and normally occurs in the axil of a leaf or at the tip of the stem. Once formed, a bud may remain for some time in a dormant condition, or it may form a shoot immedi [..]

(n) a partially opened flower(n) a swelling on a plant stem consisting of overlapping immature leaves or petals(v) develop buds(v) start to grow or develop

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Distinct regions of mesenchymal outgrowth at both flanks of an Embryo during the Somite period. Limb buds, covered by Ectoderm, give rise to Forelimb, Hindlimb, and eventual functional limb structures [..]

Small sensory organs which contain gustatory receptor Cells, basal Cells, and supporting Cells. Taste buds in Humans are found in the epithelia of the tongue, Palate, and Pharynx. They are innervated [..]

bud, buds, budded, budding

A small bumpy part of a twig or stem on a plant. This is where new leaves or flowers are made in the Spring.

1. A daughter cell formed by mitosis in yeast; one daughter cell retains the cell wall of the parent, and the other (the bud) forms a new cell wall. 2. Rudimentary shoot of flower; a gemma.

A small protuberance on a stem or branch, sometimes enclosed in protective scales, containing an undeveloped shoot, leaf, or flower.

A male nickname. ''I remember many visits from my uncle Bud.'' (rare,chiefly|US) male|from=English.

A bud is basically a point on a plant where new growth can occur. In the case of many woody plants such as trees and shrubs which are grown primarily for their foliage rather than flowers, buds are th [..]

Short form of Buddy.