flower bud

noun

: a plant bud that produces only a flower

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In addition, sumac species have flower buds, and the lilacs are starting to wake up. Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025 In fall, reduce watering, keeping it a little more on the dry side until flower buds appear in late winter. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2025 Colorful flower buds, prickly bundles of herbs and stakes supporting leafy produce fill the garden. Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025 The flower buds may not open all at once, extending the blooming period. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for flower bud

Word History

First Known Use

1703, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of flower bud was in 1703

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“Flower bud.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flower%20bud. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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