self-pollination
|self-pol-li-na-tion|
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/ˌsɛlf ˌpɑː.ləˈneɪ.ʃən/
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/ˌself ˌpɒl.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
pollinating itself
Etymology
'self-pollination' is formed from 'self-' meaning 'of oneself' and 'pollination' from 'pollinate', which comes from Latin 'pollen' meaning 'fine flour, dust'.
'self-pollination' was coined in English in the 19th century as botanical terminology, combining 'self-' and 'pollination'.
Initially, it specifically described the fertilization process within the same flower or plant, and this meaning has remained unchanged.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process by which pollen from a flower's own anther fertilizes its own ovule, resulting in the production of seeds.
Self-pollination is common in many types of plants.
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Last updated: 2025/08/05 11:29