Pollinator

//ˈpɒlɪˌneɪtə(ɹ)// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    the agent that pollinates a plant; often an insect
  2. 2
    an insect that carries pollen from one flower to another wordnet
  3. 3
    the plant that is the source of pollen for cross-pollination

Etymology

From pollinate + -or.

Related phrases

cross pollination

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