disbud

From dis- +‎ bud.

• IPA^(key): /dɪsˈbʌd/

disbud (third-person singular simple present disbuds, present participle disbudding, simple past and past participle disbudded)

1. (horticulture) To remove buds from a plant in order to promote growth and health in the remaining buds.
2. (veterinary) To remove horn-buds from a young calf, lamb or goat kid, to prevent growth of horns.