pollen

Signification

Noun

1. A fine, granular substance produced in flowers.
2. Pollen grains (microspores) produced in the anthers of flowering plants.
3. (obsolete) Fine powder in general, fine flour.

Verb

To cover with, or as if with, pollen.

Coupé comme

pol‧len

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ˈpɒlən/

Étymologie

From Latin pollen (“fine flour”). Used by Linnaeus in the 18th century to describe the spores produced in the anthers of flowers.

Phrases

Pollen analysis and the remains of marsh-plants indicates the local presence of swamps .

L'analyse du pollen et les restes de plantes de marais indiquent la présence locale de marécages.