pollen
word
Definition
A fine yellow powder produced by plants that is needed for fertilization so they can make seeds. Pollen is often carried by wind, insects, or animals.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in scientific, medical, or nature contexts. Common in discussions about allergies ('pollen allergy'). Collocates: 'pollen count', 'pollen season'. Often uncountable, so use 'some pollen' not 'a pollen'.
Spanish: polenPortuguese (BR): pólenPortuguese (PT): pólenChinese (Simplified): 花粉Chinese (Traditional): 花粉Hindi: परागArabic: حبوب اللقاحBengali: পরাগ - পরাগরেণুRussian: пыльцаJapanese: 花粉Vietnamese: phấn hoaKorean: 꽃가루Turkish: polenUrdu: زرگَردIndonesian: serbuk sari
Example Sentences
The pollen count is really high today, so my allergies are acting up.
natural
If you see yellow dust on your car, it’s probably pollen.
natural
Spring means lots of flowers—and lots of pollen in the air.
natural
Some people are allergic to pollen.
basic
Wind can carry pollen to other plants.
basic
Bees collect pollen from flowers.
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