pollen-rich
|pol-len-rich|
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/ˈpɑːlən rɪtʃ/
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/ˈpɒlən rɪtʃ/
abundant in pollen
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pollen-rich' is a compound word formed from 'pollen' and 'rich'. 'Pollen' originates from Latin 'pollen', meaning 'fine flour, dust', and 'rich' comes from Old English 'rice', meaning 'powerful, wealthy'.
Historical Evolution
'Pollen' was borrowed from Latin in the 16th century, while 'rich' has been in use since Old English times.
Meaning Changes
The term 'pollen-rich' has consistently referred to an abundance of pollen since its formation.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
containing a large amount of pollen.
The bees were attracted to the pollen-rich flowers.
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Last updated: 2025/05/03 20:37