fecundation

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

noun creation by the physical union of male and female gametes; of sperm and ova in an animal or pollen and ovule in a plant
noun making fertile as by applying fertilizer or manure

From fecund + -ation.

He proposed to set up there a national fertilising farm to be named Omphalos with an obelisk hewn and erected after the fashion of Egypt and to offer his dutiful yeoman services for the fecundation of any female of what grade of life soever who should there direct to him with the desire of fulfilling the functions of her natural. — Ulysses, James Joyce

fertilization, fertilisation, impregnation

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