kruisbestuiving

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of kruis +‎ bestuiving.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkrœy̯s.bəˌstœy̯.vɪŋ/

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• Hyphenation: kruis‧be‧stui‧ving

Noun

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)