Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
flower-bud
Noun
/ˈflaʊər bʌd/
Definition
A flower-bud is an undeveloped or immature flower that is yet to bloom.
Examples
- The rose was still a flower-bud when I found it in the garden.
- As spring approached, many flower-buds began to appear on the branches of the trees.
- The gardener carefully pruned the plant to encourage more flower-buds to develop.
Meaning
It refers to the stage in a plant’s reproductive cycle where the flower is still closed and has not yet opened to reveal its petals.
Synonyms
- bud
- blossom
- floret
