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creation by the physical union of male and female gametes; of sperm and ova in an animal or pollen and ovule in a plant

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