pollinator-welcoming
|pol-li-na-tor-wel-com-ing|
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/ˈpɑːlɪneɪtər ˈwɛlkəmɪŋ/
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/ˈpɒlɪneɪtə ˈwɛlkəmɪŋ/
inviting to pollinators
Etymology
'pollinator-welcoming' originates from the combination of 'pollinator' and 'welcoming', where 'pollinator' refers to an agent that carries pollen from one flower to another, and 'welcoming' means to receive or accept with pleasure.
'Pollinator' comes from the Latin word 'pollināre', meaning 'to sprinkle with fine dust', and 'welcoming' from the Old English 'wilcuma', meaning 'a welcome guest'.
Initially, 'pollinator' referred specifically to the act of pollination, but over time it has come to include the agents involved in the process. 'Welcoming' has retained its original meaning of being hospitable or inviting.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing an environment or habitat that is conducive to attracting and supporting pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and other insects.
The garden is designed to be pollinator-welcoming, with a variety of flowers that bloom throughout the year.
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Last updated: 2025/06/19 03:53