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red·bud

(rĕd′bŭd′)

Any of several shrubs or small trees of the genus Cercis of the pea family, having pinkish flowers that bloom before the leaves appear. Also called Judas tree.

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redbud

(ˈrɛdˌbʌd)

(Plants) an American leguminous tree, Cercis canadensis, that has heart-shaped leaves and small budlike pink flowers. Also called: American Judas tree

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red•bud

(ˈrɛdˌbʌd)

n.

any American tree of the genus Cercis, of the legume family, having small, budlike, pink flowers.

[1695–1705]

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redbud - small shrubby tree of eastern North America similar to the Judas tree having usually pink flowers; found in damp sheltered underwood

Cercis canadensis

angiospermous tree, flowering tree - any tree having seeds and ovules contained in the ovary

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