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self-sterile

[ self-ster-ilor, especially British, -ahyl, self- ]

adjective

, Zoology.
  1. incapable of self-fertilization.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of self-sterile1

First recorded in 1875–80

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Example Sentences

It is self-sterile and must be planted with some other variety to set fruit well.

Oneida is one of the rare sorts with erect stamens and yet self-sterile.

Those which are self-sterile or showing no fruit on covered clusters.

By the flower being self-sterile with its own pollen, as in the crimson flax.

The grapes ripen unevenly, the flowers are self-sterile and in some locations it is a shy bearer.

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