pollen-collection
|pol-len-col-lec-tion|
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/ˈpɑːlən kəˈlɛkʃən/
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/ˈpɒlən kəˈlɛkʃən/
gathering pollen
Etymology
'pollen' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'pollen,' meaning 'fine flour or dust.' 'Collection' comes from Latin 'collectio,' meaning 'a gathering together.'
'Pollen' remained largely unchanged from Latin to modern English, while 'collection' evolved from 'collectio' in Latin to 'collection' in Middle English.
Initially, 'pollen' referred to 'fine flour or dust,' but now it specifically refers to the powdery substance produced by flowers. 'Collection' has maintained its meaning of 'gathering together.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process or activity of gathering pollen from flowers, typically by bees or other insects.
The bee's pollen-collection is crucial for the pollination of many plants.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/26 16:04