Meaning of the word pollen in English
What does pollen mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
pollen
US /ˈpɑː.lən/
UK /ˈpɒl.ən/
Noun
a fine powdery substance, typically yellow, consisting of microscopic grains discharged from the anthers of flowers and conifers, which constitutes the male gametophyte of seed plants and is transferred by wind, insects, or other means to the pistil, where it fertilizes the ovules
Example:
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Bees collect pollen from flowers to make honey.
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My allergies act up when there's a lot of pollen in the air.