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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

selfing

/ˈsɛlfɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does selfing mean?

noun

The act of self-pollination, especially in plants; the production of offspring by an organism that is genetically identical to itself.

Example

"The gardener noticed that the plant was selfing, which would reduce genetic diversity in the offspring."

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