entomophilous
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ˌɛntəˈmɒfɪləs/
KK: /ˌɛntəˈmɒfɪləs/
adjective
Definition
Referring to plants that are pollinated by insects.
Example
Many flowers are entomophilous, attracting bees and butterflies for pollination.
Conversation
Did you know that some plants are entomophilous?
Really? I didn't know that meant they rely on insects for pollination.
Yeah, it’s fascinating how nature works together like that.
Absolutely! I love learning about these kinds of things.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
insect-pollinated
pollinator
entomophilous
Antonyms
wind-pollinated
self-pollinated
autogamous
Root Explanation
Entomophilous → It is formed from "entomo-" (from Greek "entomon", meaning insect) and "-philous" (from Greek "philos", meaning loving or fond of). The word describes plants that are pollinated by insects, indicating a love or affinity for insects.
Memory Tip
Think of 'insect' ('entomo-') and 'loving' ('-philous') to remember that entomophilous refers to plants that are fond of being pollinated by insects.
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