pollen
What is another word for pollen? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — The fine, powdery substance produced by flowers, containing the plant's male reproductive cells.
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How to use pollen
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pollen count
pollen allergy
covered in pollen
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin pollen, "fine flour" or "dust," and applied to flower spores by the botanist Carl Linnaeus in the 1700s.
Full origin of pollen →Frequently asked questions
What does “pollen” mean?
The word “pollen” means the fine, powdery substance produced by flowers, containing the plant's male reproductive cells. In plain terms, the powder flowers release that fertilizes other plants and often triggers hay fever.
How do you pronounce “pollen”?
“Pollen” is pronounced PO-luhn (/ˈpɑlən/ in IPA).
How do you use “pollen” in a sentence?
Here is “pollen” used in a sentence: “Bees carry pollen from flower to flower as they feed.”
What part of speech is “pollen”?
“Pollen” is a noun.
Where does the word “pollen” come from?
The word “pollen” dates back to around 1700 and comes from Latin. Borrowed from Latin pollen, "fine flour" or "dust," and applied to flower spores by the botanist Carl Linnaeus in the 1700s.
Is “pollen” a common word?
“Pollen” is an uncommon word in modern English.
