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engraft

Engraft (verb) means to insert, as a scion of one tree or plant into another, for the purpose of propagation; graft onto a plant.

verb
1
To insert, as a scion of one tree or plant into another, for the purpose of propagation; graft onto a plant
2
To fix firmly into place
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Etymology

From earlier ingraft, equivalent to en- (“in”) + graft.

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of engraft?

"engraft" (verb) means to insert, as a scion of one tree or plant into another, for the purpose of propagation; graft onto a plant.

What are the different meanings of engraft?

"engraft" has 2 main meanings: 1. To insert, as a scion of one tree or plant into another, for the purpose of propagation; graft onto a plant; 2. To fix firmly into place.

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