kruisbestuiving

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Compound of kruis +‎ bestuiving.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈkrœy̯s.bəˌstœy̯.vɪŋ/
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  • Hyphenation: kruis‧be‧stui‧ving

Noun[edit]

kruisbestuiving f (plural kruisbestuivingen)

  1. cross-pollination (fertilisation by the transfer of pollen from one plant to another)
  2. (figurative) cross-pollination (inspiration or influence between diverse elements)
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