pollen
Translation
pollen
Examples
Many people have allergies to pollen.
Many people have allergies to pollen.
Bees carry pollen from flower to flower.
Bees carry pollen from flower to flower.
Grammar Patterns
pollen a fine powder, typically yellow, consisting of microscopic grains discharged from the male part of a flower Bees carry pollen from flower to flower.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dust, powder
Etymology
From Latin 'pollen' meaning 'flour, fine dust'.
Memory Tips
Think of flowers sneezing out fine 'powder' or 'dust' - that's pollen.