pollinize

[ pol-uh-nahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, pol·li·nized, pol·li·niz·ing.

1. pollinate.

Other Words From

• polli·ni·zation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of pollinize¹

1840–50; < New Latin pollin- (stem of pollen ) pollen + -ize

Example Sentences

They do not pollinize themselves nor do they pollinize each other satisfactorily.

From Project Gutenberg

A quiet day should be chosen to pollinize the hazels for two reasons.

From Project Gutenberg