pollen-dusted
|pol-len-dust-ed|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈpɑːlən ˌdʌstɪd/
🇬🇧
/ˈpɒlən ˌdʌstɪd/
lightly covered with pollen
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pollen-dusted' originates from the combination of 'pollen' and 'dusted', where 'pollen' refers to the fine powdery substance, and 'dusted' implies being lightly covered.
Historical Evolution
'pollen' comes from the Latin word 'pollen', meaning 'fine flour', and 'dusted' is derived from the Old English 'dūst', meaning 'fine powder'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'pollen-dusted' simply described something covered in pollen, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
covered or lightly coated with pollen.
The bee emerged from the flower, pollen-dusted and ready to pollinate another bloom.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/26 18:04