dis·bud (dĭs-b

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tr.v. dis·bud·ded, dis·bud·ding, dis·buds ► To remove buds from (a plant) to promote better blooms from the remaining buds or control the shape of the plant.
► ■ To prevent the growth of newly developing horns on (livestock).
■ To remove such horns from (livestock).
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