pollinator-unfriendly
|pol-li-na-tor-un-friend-ly|
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/ˈpɑːləˌneɪtər ʌnˈfrɛndli/
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/ˈpɒlɪˌneɪtə ʌnˈfrɛndli/
not suitable for pollinators
Etymology
'pollinator-unfriendly' is a compound word formed from 'pollinator' and 'unfriendly'. 'Pollinator' originates from the Latin word 'pollināre', meaning 'to sprinkle or dust'. 'Unfriendly' is derived from the Old English 'unfrēondlīc', where 'un-' meant 'not' and 'frēondlīc' meant 'friendly'.
'Pollinator' evolved from the Latin 'pollināre' through Middle English, while 'unfriendly' transformed from Old English 'unfrēondlīc' to its modern form.
Initially, 'pollinator' referred to the act of pollination, but now it also refers to the agents of pollination. 'Unfriendly' has maintained its meaning of 'not friendly'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes an environment or condition that is not conducive to the presence or activity of pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and other insects.
The use of certain pesticides has made the garden pollinator-unfriendly.
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Last updated: 2025/06/04 17:30