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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Removal of superfluous bud growths from a plant, done to encourage more robust growth of the fruit. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   In the raising of domesticated animals with horns, such as goats, sheep, and cows, the removal of the undeveloped horns from a young animal. countable, uncountable

Etymology

From dis- + budding.

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