Meaning
bud
- flower bud (unopened or developing flower)
In a sentence
I boccioli di rosa si stanno aprendo grazie al sole.
The rosebuds are opening up thanks to the sun.
La pianta ha molti boccioli e fiorirà presto.
The plant has many buds and will bloom soon.
Il freddo improvviso non ha danneggiato i boccioli del pesco.
The sudden cold did not damage the peach buds.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| bocciolo | masculine · singular |
| boccioli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Distinct from 'foglia' (leaf) and 'germoglio' (sprout/shoot).
- Often used figuratively for young potential or beauty.