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Pronunciation / Transliteration: gemma
"In primavera, gli alberi iniziano a mostrare le loro gemme."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A young, undeveloped part of a plant that can develop into a leaf, flower, or shoot.
"In spring, the trees begin to show their buds as they prepare for new growth." - 2
A term of endearment for a close friend or companion.
"Hey bud, do you want to grab a coffee later?"
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'bud' originates from Middle English 'budde', which is of uncertain origin but may be related to Old Norse 'budda' meaning 'a swelling'. It has evolved to refer to the undeveloped or immature state of a plant or flower.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Bud" is said worldwide
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bourgeon
Transliteration: bourgeon
"Au printemps, les arbres commencent à montrer leurs bourgeons."
Knospe
Transliteration: Knospe
"Im Frühling zeigen die Bäume ihre Knospen."
gemma
Transliteration: gemma
"In primavera, gli alberi iniziano a mostrare le loro gemme."
brote
Transliteration: brote
"En primavera, los árboles comienzan a mostrar sus brotes."
broto
Transliteration: broto
"Na primavera, as árvores começam a mostrar seus brotos."
कलिका
Transliteration: kalikā
"बसंत में, पेड़ अपनी कलिकाएँ दिखाना शुरू करते हैं।"
芽
Transliteration: yá
"春天，树木开始显示它们的芽。"
싹
Transliteration: ssak
"봄에 나무는 그들의 싹을 보여주기 시작합니다."
芽
Transliteration: me
"春になると、木々は芽を出し始めます。"
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