cross-pollinate

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Synonyms: cross pollinate, cross-pollinated, cross-pollinates

Antonyms: cross pollinate, cross-pollinated, cross-pollinates

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|botany|transitive}} To [[fertilize]] by the [[transfer]] of [[pollen]] from an [[anther]] of one [[plant]] to the [[stigma]] of another.
2. {{lb|en|figuratively|transitive}} To [[inspire]], [[stimulate]], or [[influence]] between [[diverse]] [[element]]s.

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