English Explanatory Dictionary

pollinate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To apply pollen to (a stigma).
adj
  1. Pollinose.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɒlɪneɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-pollinate.wav

Word forms

pollinate pollinates pollinating pollinated

Etymology

From pollin- (compound form of "pollen") + -ate (verb-forming suffix).

Derived words

cross-pollinate nonpollinated nonpollinating pollinator self-pollinating unpollinated
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