pollen-holding
|pol-len-hold-ing|
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/ˈpɑːlən ˈhoʊldɪŋ/
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/ˈpɒlən ˈhəʊldɪŋ/
holding pollen
Etymology
'pollen-holding' originates from the combination of 'pollen,' which comes from Latin 'pollen,' meaning 'fine flour or dust,' and 'holding,' derived from Old English 'healdan,' meaning 'to keep or grasp.'
'pollen' was borrowed from Latin in the 16th century, while 'holding' has been part of the English language since Old English times.
Initially, 'pollen' referred to 'fine flour or dust,' but it evolved to mean the powdery substance produced by flowers. 'Holding' has maintained its meaning of 'keeping or grasping.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing something that holds or contains pollen.
The pollen-holding structure of the flower is crucial for its reproduction.
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Last updated: 2025/05/18 09:19