n. In plants, the undeveloped germ-state of a stem or branch, consisting of a growing point inclosed by closely appressed rudimentary leaves.n. In architecture, an ornamental boss or button.n. The state of budding or putting forth buds: as, the trees are in bud.n. In some cryptogamous plants, especially some Hepaticæ, one of the bodies formed asexually which become detached and reproduce the plant; in the plural, same as gemmœ. See gemma.n. A prominence on or in certain animals of low organization, as polyps, which becomes developed into an independent individual, sometimes permanently attached to the parent organism, and sometimes becoming detached; an incipient zoöid, or bud-like beginning of a new individual in a compound animal. See cut under Campanularia.n. In zoology and anatomy, a part or organ like or likened to a bud: as, a tactile bud; a gustatory bud.n. A weaned calf of the first year.n. A young lady just “come out” in society.To ingraft a bud of or on, as of one plant on the stem of another: as, to bud a garden rose on a brier, or a brier with a garden rose. See budding, n., 3.To put forth by or as if by the natural process of budding.To put forth or produce buds; be in bud.To be in the condition of a bud; sprout; begin to grow or to issue from a stock in the manner of a bud, as a horn.Figuratively, to be in an early stage of development.To eat buds: said of birds.n. A familiar term for brother.n. A gift, especially one meant as a bribe. Acts James I. (Jamieson.)To endeavor to gain by gifts; bribe.Same as bood, preterit and past participle of behoove.
