bud scale

noun

: one of the leaves resembling scales that form the sheath of a plant bud

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These shoots appear at the ends of branches as clusters of closely packed bud scales. Beth Botts, chicagotribune.com, 12 Apr. 2018

Word History

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bud scale was in 1845

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“Bud scale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bud%20scale. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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bud scale

noun
: one of the leaves resembling scales that form the covering of a plant bud
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