What is another word for bud?

3566 synonyms found

Pronunciation:

[ bˈʌd], [ bˈʌd], [ b_ˈʌ_d]

Bud is a term used to describe a small, undeveloped or emerging flower, leaf, or stem and it can be replaced by several different synonyms. Sprout is one of the synonyms which indicates a small shoot or growth that is beginning to come out of the soil. Blossom is another synonym that describes a flower bud that has opened and bloomed. Nub refers to a small, pointed, or rounded part that sticks out from something larger, such as a branch or a plant. Other synonyms for bud include shoot, germ, and seedling. All these interchangeable words represent various stages of the plant growth process.

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How to use "Bud" in context?

The Cannabis plant is one of the oldest plants on the planet, with evidence dating back over 12,000 years. It is thought that the Cannabis plant may have been used in religious ceremonies and as a treatment for various illnesses by cultures all over the world.

Origins

The Cannabis plant originated in Central Asia, and is thought to have been cultivated for its narcotic properties as early as 4000 BCE. It is commonly believed that the Cannabis plant was used in the manufacture of hashish, though the true origins of hashish remain unknown.

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  • Independent

    • Proper noun, singular
      lei.
    • Noun, singular or mass
      egg, Linda.
  • Other Related

    • Proper noun, singular
      buddy, Budd.
    • Noun, singular or mass
      buddy.
    • Verb, past participle
      buddy.
    • Verb, non-3rd person singular present
      buddy.

Homophones for Bud:

  • Budd, budde.

Hyponym for Bud:

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