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pollinate

/ˈpɒlɪneɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does pollinate mean?

verb

To transfer pollen from the male structures of a plant (anthers) to the female structure (stigma) of the same or another plant, enabling fertilization to take place.

Example

"The bees flew from flower to flower, pollinating the garden with ease."

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