cross-pollinate

[kraws-pol-uh-neyt, kros-]

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verb (used with object), cross-pol·li·nat·ed, cross-pol·li·nat·ing.

to subject to cross-pollination.

Origin of cross-pollinate

First recorded in 1895–1900

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Related Words for cross-pollinate

mingle, blend, interbreed, crossbreed, mongrelize, cross-fertilize, cross-mate, intercross

British Dictionary definitions for cross-pollinate

cross-pollinate

verb

to subject or be subjected to cross-pollination

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