pollinating
|pol-li-na-ting|
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/ˈpɑːləˌneɪtɪŋ/
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/ˈpɒləˌneɪtɪŋ/
(pollinate)
transfer pollen
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pollinate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'pollinatus,' where 'pollen' meant 'fine flour or dust.'
Historical Evolution
'pollinatus' transformed into the French word 'polliner,' and eventually became the modern English word 'pollinate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to cover with fine dust,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to transfer pollen.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
the act of transferring pollen from the male part of a flower to the female part, enabling fertilization.
Bees are essential for pollinating many types of crops.
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Last updated: 2025/06/04 16:35