Dis·bud' transitive verb [ See Bud , v. ] (Hort.) To deprive of buds or shoots, as for training, or economizing the vital strength of a tree. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/D/75
to remove leaf buds or shoots from (a plant) to produce a certain shape or effect. · to remove certain flower buds from (a plant) to improve the quality and size of the remaining flowers. · to dehorn (livestock) by removing the horn bud or preventing its further development. Found on https://www.infoplease.com/dictionary/disbud