Xenia

Word XENIA
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Definitions and meanings of "Xenia"

What do we mean by xenia?

The effect, such as an increase in size, on the embryo or endosperm of a plant, resulting from fertilization with pollen of a genetically distinct variety. noun

The concept of hospitality to strangers. noun

The effect that genes from pollen have on the endosperm. noun

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The word "xenia" in example sentences

The strict duties between host and guest are governed by the Greek term ‘xenia’. ❋ Unknown (2009)

At the same 1906 conference on hybridization where the word “genetics” was first adopted, he presented a paper on xenia, the effect of pollen on seeds. ❋ Adam Leith Gollner (2008)

Aristotle classifies xenia as a friendship for utility and points out that such friends do not necessarily spend much time together or even find each other's company pleasant ❋ Huffman, Carl (2007)

Et cum habet plures vxores, illa cum qua dormit in nocte sedet iuxta eum in die: et oportet quod omnes aliæ veniant ad domum illam illa die ad bibendum: et ibi tenetur curia illa die: et xenia quæ deferuntur, illa deponuntur in thesauris illius dominæ. ❋ Unknown (2004)

Such a relation of “guest-friendship” (xenia) was common between eminent citizens of different states; sometimes it was between an individual and a whole state (in which case the term proxenia, denoting a formalized relationship, was used; see 2.29.1, 2.85.5, 4.78.1, etc.) ❋ Robert B. Strassler (2003)

Et cum habet plures vxores, illa cum qua dormit in nocte sedet iuxta eum in die: et oportet quod omnes ali� veniant ad domum illam illa die ad bibendum: et ibi tenetur curia illa die: et xenia qu� deferuntur, illa deponuntur in thesauris illius domin�. ❋ Unknown (2003)

An aristocratic warrior class, based on birth, wealth, and military prowess, formed clans (gene), which maintained relations with each other through arranged marriages and guest-friendship (xenia), involving the ritual exchange of gifts. ❋ Unknown (2001)

This is why artists called pictures representing the things which were sent to guests "xenia." ❋ Vitruvius Pollio (N/A)

We fancied that we could detect bitternut flavor in good shagbarks about the plantings, due to xenia influence, as in the case of chestnuts. ❋ Unknown (N/A)

They are now so mixed up that few will be planted by themselves, and there is considerable evidence that the xenia influence of good Chinese chestnuts with which the trees are being planted will render nuts from these hybrid trees fit to market and eat. ❋ Unknown (N/A)

The replies, protests and counter-attacks were legion, some in brutal belligerent prose, others in more or less clever Anti-xenia. ❋ Calvin Thomas (1886)

State senators threaten fees if airlines charge for carry-on: Major airlines say they won't protest fees for carry-on luggage xenia for morguefile. com Related articles ❋ Unknown (2010)

Added some xenia and it seems to be doing pretty good and the trigger and puffer do not seem to bother it. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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