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Rosebud

The flower of a rose before it opens, or when but partially open.

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Bud 76% connected

A small protuberance on the stem or branches of a plant, containing the rudiments of future leaves, flowers, or stems; an undeveloped branch or flowe…

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Girl 76% connected

A young person of either sex; a child.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Miss 76% connected

A title of courtesy prefixed to the name of a girl or a woman who has not been married. See Mistress, 5.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Missy 76% connected

See Misy.

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