pollination

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English

Definitions

noun

The transfer of pollen from an anther to a stigma; effected by insects, birds, bats and the wind etc.

Related words

Synonyms

pollenation pollen cross-pollination hydrophilous fertilization vaccination fertilisation self pollination pollenization anemophily pollinator geitonogamy anemogamy entomophily pollen parent anther

Associated

pollinate honeybee bees hives anthers nectar cones wasps

Rhymes

trepidation indignation exhilaration veneration elation condemnation gratification inclination aspiration desolation

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