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budding
budding
/ˈbʌdɪŋ/
adjective
Beginning to develop
(
budding
)
beginning to develop
A budding genius
a budding genius
noun
Reproduction of some unicellular organisms (such as yeasts) by growth and specialization followed by the separation by constriction of a part of the parent
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budding
)
reproduction of some unicellular organisms (such as yeasts) by growth and specialization followed by the separation by constriction of a part of the parent
bud
bud
/ˈbʌd/
noun
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)
A partially opened flower
(
bud
)
a partially opened flower
The rose bud had just started to open and reveal its petals
The rose bud had just started to open and reveal its petals
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A swelling on a plant stem consisting of overlapping immature leaves or petals
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bud
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a swelling on a plant stem consisting of overlapping immature leaves or petals
The rosebush had dozens of tightly closed buds, promising a profusion of blooms to come
The rosebush had dozens of tightly closed buds, promising a profusion of blooms to come
verb
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)
Develop buds
(
bud
)
develop buds
The hibiscus is budding!
The hibiscus is budding!
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)
Start to grow or develop
(
bud
)
start to grow or develop
A budding friendship
a budding friendship
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