English Explanatory Dictionary

cross-pollinate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To fertilize by the transfer of pollen from an anther of one plant to the stigma of another.
  2. To inspire, stimulate, or influence between diverse elements.

Word forms

cross-pollinate cross-pollinates cross-pollinating cross-pollinated

Etymology

From cross- + pollinate.

Derived words

cross-pollination
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