'pollen' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'pollen,' meaning 'fine flour or dust.' 'Release' originates from Old French 'reles,' meaning 'to let go.'

'pollen' remained largely unchanged from Latin to modern English. 'Release' evolved from Old French 'reles' to Middle English 'relesen,' eventually becoming 'release.'

Initially, 'pollen' meant 'fine flour or dust,' and 'release' meant 'to let go.' Over time, 'pollen' became associated with plant reproduction, and 'release' retained its meaning of letting go.