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verb
To fertilize by the transfer of pollen from an anther of one plant to the stigma of another.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To inspire, stimulate, or influence between diverse elements.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively, transitive
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Synonyms: none provided
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verb
fertilize by transfering pollen
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: pollinate, pollenate
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: inseminate, fecundate, fertilize, fertilise
History
From cross- + pollinate.
