pollen-spreading
|pol-len-spread-ing|
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/ˈpɑːlən ˈsprɛdɪŋ/
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/ˈpɒlən ˈsprɛdɪŋ/
distribution of pollen
Etymology
'pollen-spreading' originates from the combination of 'pollen' and 'spreading', where 'pollen' refers to the fine powdery substance, and 'spreading' means the act of distributing.
'Pollen' comes from the Latin word 'pollen', meaning 'fine flour', and 'spreading' comes from the Old English 'sprǣdan', meaning 'to stretch out'.
Initially, it referred to the act of distributing any fine particles, but over time it evolved to specifically mean the distribution of pollen for fertilization.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process by which pollen is distributed from one flower to another, facilitating fertilization.
Bees play a crucial role in pollen-spreading.
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Last updated: 2025/05/18 08:35