pollen-generating
|pol-len-gen-er-at-ing|
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/ˈpɑːlən ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪŋ/
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/ˈpɒlən ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪŋ/
(pollen-generate)
producing pollen
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pollen-generating' originates from the combination of 'pollen' and 'generate', where 'pollen' refers to the fine powdery substance, and 'generate' means 'to produce or create'.
Historical Evolution
'pollen' comes from Latin 'pollen', meaning 'fine flour or dust', and 'generate' from Latin 'generare', meaning 'to beget'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'generate' meant 'to beget or produce', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
producing or generating pollen.
The pollen-generating plants are in full bloom during spring.
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Last updated: 2025/04/27 19:25