pollen — A fine powdery substance consisting of microscopic grains discharged from flowers for fertilization
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A fine powdery substance consisting of microscopic grains discharged from flowers for fertilization
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɑːlən/
Example Sentences
- My car turned yellow after one day because of the pollen explosion in spring.
- Scientists study ancient pollen to understand past climates.
- He sneezes like a machine gun whenever pollen levels are high.
pollen
NOUN[/ˈpɑːlən/]
A fine powdery substance consisting of microscopic grains discharged from flowers for fertilization
A fine powdery substance consisting of microscopic grains discharged from flowers for fertilization
Swollen with pollen, fallen among leaves!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Pollen derives from Latin pollen, meaning 'fine flour' or 'powder.' The Romans used this term to describe fine, flour-like dust, which later evolved into a specialized biological term for the reproductive dust produced by flower stamens.
Breakdown
pollen (Latin: fine flour, powder) — a simple Latin noun without productive morphological components in English, used directly as a botanical term for the fine granular substance.
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📝Examples
“My car turned yellow after one day because of the pollen explosion in spring.”
“Scientists study ancient pollen to understand past climates.”
“He sneezes like a machine gun whenever pollen levels are high.”
“Bees transfer pollen from flower to flower as they collect nectar.”
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