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pollinate

Syllabification: (pol·li·nate)
Pronunciation: /ˈpäləˌnāt/
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Definition of pollinate

verb

[with object]
  • convey pollen to or deposit pollen on (a stigma, ovule, flower, or plant) and so allow fertilization.

Derivatives

pollination

Pronunciation: /ˌpäləˈnāSHən/
noun

pollinator

Pronunciation: /-ˌnātər/
noun

Origin:

late 19th century: from Latin pollen, pollin- 'pollen' + -ate3

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