OZDIC

pollen

UK /ˈpɒlən/ US /ˈpɑlən/
noun 3verb 1

Definitions

noun

1

A fine, granular substance produced in flowers.

2

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.

3

Fine powder in general, fine flour.

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

verb

1

To cover with, or as if with, pollen.

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