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Pollinate

//ˈpɒlɪneɪt// adj, verb

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Pollinose.
Verb
  1. 1
    To apply pollen to (a stigma).

    "pollinate plants"

  2. 2
    fertilize by transferring pollen wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

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

Etymology 2

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

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