pollinator-hostile
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/ˈpɑːlɪneɪtər ˈhɑːstaɪl/
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/ˈpɒlɪneɪtə ˈhɒstaɪl/
harmful to pollinators
Etymology
'pollinator-hostile' is a compound word formed from 'pollinator' and 'hostile'. 'Pollinator' originates from the Latin word 'pollināre', meaning 'to sprinkle with fine dust'. 'Hostile' comes from the Latin 'hostīlis', meaning 'of an enemy'.
'Pollinator' evolved from the Latin 'pollināre' through Middle English, while 'hostile' transitioned from Latin 'hostīlis' through Old French 'hostile'.
Initially, 'hostile' meant 'of an enemy', but in this context, it evolved to mean 'unfavorable or harmful'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes an environment or condition that is unfavorable or harmful to pollinators, such as bees and butterflies.
The use of certain pesticides has made the area pollinator-hostile.
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Last updated: 2025/06/19 03:36