Definition of POLLINATE

pollinate

Meanings

Verb

  • fertilize by transfering pollen
  • To apply pollen to (a stigma).

Adj

  • Pollinose.

Origin / Etymology

From pollin- (compound form of "pollen") + -ate (verb-forming suffix).

Synonyms

cross-pollinate, pollenate

Scrabble Score: 11

pollinate is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
pollinate is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
pollinate is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

pollinate is a valid Words With Friends word