Definition

A fine powder made of tiny grains that come from the male part of flowers and is used for reproduction in plants.

Example

In spring, the air is filled with pollen from blooming flowers.

Conversation

I noticed that my allergies are acting up again.

Yeah, it's probably because of the pollen in the air right now.

I hate this time of year when the pollen counts are so high.

Same here! I always have to keep my allergy medicine handy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pollen → The word 'pollen' originates from Latin 'pollen' (meaning fine flour or powder). It refers to the fine powder produced by flowering plants, which is essential for reproduction.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fine powder' in Latin, which helps you remember that pollen is the fine powder produced by plants for reproduction.

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