pollen-covered
|pol-len-cov-ered|
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/ˈpɑːlən ˈkʌvərd/
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/ˈpɒlən ˈkʌvəd/
coated with pollen
Etymology
'pollen' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'pollen,' meaning 'fine flour or dust.' 'Covered' comes from Old English 'cofre,' meaning 'to protect or conceal.'
'pollen' remained largely unchanged from Latin to modern English. 'Covered' evolved from Old English 'cofre' to Middle English 'coveren,' eventually becoming 'covered.'
Initially, 'pollen' referred to 'fine flour or dust,' but now it specifically refers to the powdery substance produced by flowers. 'Covered' has maintained its meaning of 'being overlaid or concealed.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
covered with pollen, typically referring to a surface or object that has pollen particles on it.
The bee emerged from the flower, its legs pollen-covered.
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Last updated: 2025/05/18 10:03