pollen-free
|pol-len-free|
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/ˈpɑːlən friː/
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/ˈpɒlən friː/
without pollen
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pollen-free' is a compound word formed from 'pollen' and 'free', where 'pollen' refers to the fine powdery substance, and 'free' means 'without'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'pollen-free' has been used in modern English to describe environments or products that are devoid of pollen.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without pollen', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes an environment or product that does not contain pollen.
The room was kept pollen-free to prevent allergies.
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Last updated: 2025/04/27 19:47