Dictionary Definitions, Synomyns, Antonyms, and related words for Cross-fertilize
Definitions for: Cross-fertilize
[v] cause to undergo cross-fertilization; cross with
[v] undergo cross-fertilization; become fertile
Webster (1913) Definition: Cross"-fer"ti*lize, v. t. [imp. & p. p.
Cross-fertilized; p. pr. & vb. n. Cross-fertilizing.]
(Bot.)
To fertilize, as the stigmas of a flower or plant, with the
pollen from another individual of the same species.
