word
pollination
pol-ih-NAY-shun
ˌpɒlɪˈneɪʃənListen
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Syllable breakdown
pollination
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Dictionary meaning
The transfer of pollen from a flower's male organs to its female organs, enabling fertilisation.
History and origin
Latin — 'pollen' (fine flour, powder).
Examples
- The decline in bee populations threatens the pollination of crops across the globe.
Common mispronunciations
poh-LIN-ay-shunpol-ih-NAY-shun
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