pollen-scattering
|pol-len-scat-ter-ing|
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/ˈpɑːlən ˈskætərɪŋ/
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/ˈpɒlən ˈskætərɪŋ/
dispersal of pollen
Etymology
'pollen-scattering' originates from the combination of 'pollen,' which comes from Latin 'pollen,' meaning 'fine flour or dust,' and 'scattering,' derived from Old English 'sceaterian,' meaning 'to disperse or spread.'
'pollen' changed from the Latin word 'pollen' to the modern English word 'pollen,' while 'scattering' evolved from Old English 'sceaterian' to the modern English 'scattering.'
Initially, 'pollen' referred to 'fine flour or dust,' but over time it evolved to specifically mean 'the fine powdery substance consisting of pollen grains.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process or action of dispersing pollen from flowers, typically by wind, insects, or other agents.
The pollen-scattering in the garden was evident as bees buzzed from flower to flower.
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Last updated: 2025/05/18 08:46