Definition of Cross-pollination

1. Noun. Fertilization by transfer of pollen from the anthers of one flower to the stigma of another.

Generic synonyms: Pollenation, Pollination
Derivative terms: Cross-pollinate
Antonyms: Self-pollination

2. Noun. Stimulating influence among diverse elements. "The cross-pollination of the arts"
Generic synonyms: Influence

Definition of Cross-pollination

1. Noun. (botany) Fertilization by the transfer of pollen from an anther of one plant to a stigma of another ¹

2. Noun. Inspiration, stimulation or influence between diverse elements ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Cross-pollination

1. Fertilization of a plant from a plant with a different genetic makeup. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cross-pollination

cross-modal
cross-multiplication
cross-multiplications
cross-multiplied
cross-multiplies
cross-multiply
cross-multiplying
cross-over
cross-party
cross-patch
cross-phrasing
cross-platform
cross-ply
cross-pollinate
cross-pollinating
cross-pollination (current term)
cross-process
cross-processing
cross-purpose
cross-purposes
cross-question
cross-questioner
cross-ratio
cross-reacting agglutinin
cross-reacting antibody
cross-reacting material
cross-reactive antibody
cross-reactivities
cross-reactivity
cross-reading

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