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bud
noun
verb
A partially opened flower
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noun
A partially opened flower
noun
A swelling on a plant stem consisting of overlapping immature leaves or petals
verb
Start to grow or develop
“A budding friendship”
verb
Develop buds
“The hibiscus is budding!”
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A budding friendship
The hibiscus is budding!
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