ALL meanings of cross-pollination
cross-pol·li·na·tion
C c - noun cross-pollination the transfer of pollen from the anthers of one flower to the stigma of another flower by the action of wind, insects, etc 3
- noun cross-pollination the transfer of pollen from the anther of one flower to the stigma of another with a different genetic composition, as by insects, or deliberately by a botanist 3
- noun cross-pollination Botany. the transfer of pollen from the flower of one plant to the flower of a plant having a different genetic constitution. Compare self-pollination. 1
- noun cross-pollination a sharing or interchange of knowledge, ideas, etc., as for mutual enrichment; cross-fertilization. 1
- noun cross-pollination (botany) Fertilization by the transfer of pollen from an anther of one plant to a stigma of another. 0
- noun cross-pollination (figuratively) Inspiration, stimulation or influence between diverse elements. 0