pollen-carrying
|pol-len-car-ry-ing|
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/ˈpɑːlən ˈkæriɪŋ/
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/ˈpɒlən ˈkæriɪŋ/
transporting pollen
Etymology
'pollen-carrying' originates from the combination of 'pollen' and 'carry,' where 'pollen' refers to the fine powdery substance consisting of pollen grains, and 'carry' means to transport or convey.
'pollen' comes from the Latin word 'pollen,' meaning 'fine flour or dust,' and 'carry' comes from the Old English 'carian,' meaning 'to transport.'
Initially, 'pollen-carrying' referred to the act of transporting pollen, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having the ability or function to transport pollen from one flower to another.
Bees are pollen-carrying insects that play a crucial role in pollination.
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Last updated: 2025/05/26 16:47