disbud

/dɪsˈbʌd/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or cut off the buds of (a plant)

“The gardener had to disbud the roses to encourage more blooms.”

2. verb

to remove the buds of (a flower or tree), especially to promote better growth or flowering

“The farmer carefully disbud the apple tree to get the best yield.”

Synonyms

  • budbreak
  • pinch

Antonyms

  • bud
  • grow