pollen

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UK /ˈpɒlən/ US /ˈpɑlən/

noun 3verb 1

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(noun.)

VERB + POLLEN

collect, gather

Butterflies collect pollen on their wings as they move between colorful flowers in the garden.

POLLEN + NOUN

grain

count

During spring, high pollen counts make it difficult for people with allergies to enjoy outdoor activities.

analysis

record

Scientists studied the pollen record from lake sediments to understand past climate changes.

Definitions

noun

A fine, granular substance produced in flowers.

Pollen grains (microspores) produced in the anthers of flowering plants.

In plants, the ability to recognize self from nonself plays an important role in fertilization, because self-fertilization will result in less diverse offspring than fertilization with pollen from another individual.

Fine powder in general, fine flour.

and ther was good wyne of Gascoyne,[…]as well of pollen, as of other vitailes

verb

To cover with, or as if with, pollen.

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Idioms & Phrases

I'm allergic to pollen

Indicates that the speaker has an allergy to pollen.

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Wiktionary

and ther was good wyne of Gascoyne,[…]as well of pollen, as of other vitailes

Wiktionary

I'm allergic to pollen.

Tatoeba · #23694

I am allergic to pollen.

Tatoeba · #256550

Just how well can masks block the, even smaller than pollen, yellow sand dust? I think it much more of a nuisance than pollen.

Tatoeba · #328121

Probably you are allergic to pollen or dust.

Tatoeba · #456645

Usage Notes

i Register

In some senses, pollen is marked as obsolete, poetic. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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