pollen-capturing
|pol-len-cap-tur-ing|
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/ˈpɑːlən ˈkæptʃərɪŋ/
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/ˈpɒlən ˈkæptʃərɪŋ/
(capture)
seize or record
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pollen-capturing' originates from the combination of 'pollen' and 'capture', where 'pollen' refers to the fine powdery substance, and 'capture' means to trap or collect.
Historical Evolution
'pollen' from Latin 'pollen' meaning 'fine flour' and 'capture' from Latin 'captura' meaning 'a taking'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'capture' meant 'to take or seize', but in this context, it evolved to mean 'to trap or collect pollen'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to the ability or process of trapping or collecting pollen.
The pollen-capturing mechanism of the flower is highly efficient.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/10 16:53