dis-budded
verb (used with object), dis·bud·ded, dis·bud·ding. Horticulture.
1.
to remove leaf buds or shoots from (a plant) to produce a certain shape or effect.
2.
to remove certain flower buds from (a plant) to improve the quality and size of the remaining flowers.
3.
to dehorn (livestock) by removing the horn bud or preventing its further development.
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disbud or debud (dɪsˈbʌd, diːˈbʌd) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb , -buds, -budding, -budded | |
| 1. | to remove superfluous buds, flowers, or shoots from (a plant, esp a fruit tree) |
| 2. | vet science to remove the horn buds of (calves, lambs, and kids) to prevent horns growing |
| debud or debud | |
| —vb | |
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Dis-budded
is always a great word to know.
So is ort. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
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