pollen-attracting
|pol-len-at-tract-ing|
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/ˈpɑːlən əˌtræktɪŋ/
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/ˈpɒlən əˌtræktɪŋ/
draws pollen
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pollen-attracting' is a compound word formed from 'pollen' and 'attracting'. 'Pollen' originates from Latin 'pollen', meaning 'fine flour or dust', and 'attracting' comes from Latin 'attrahere', meaning 'to draw towards'.
Historical Evolution
'Pollen' and 'attracting' combined in modern English to form the compound adjective 'pollen-attracting'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'pollen' referred to fine dust, and 'attracting' meant drawing towards. Together, they describe the action of drawing pollen.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having the quality or ability to attract pollen.
The pollen-attracting flowers were buzzing with bees.
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Last updated: 2025/05/18 09:41