Definition

Having a surface that is covered with fine powder from flowers or plants, which is used for reproduction.

Example

The pollened flowers attracted many bees and butterflies.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Look at those flowers; they're so beautiful and pollened right now.

Yeah, they really are stunning! It’s springtime, after all.

I just love how the air smells when everything is pollened.

Me too! It makes me want to spend more time outside.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pollened → The word 'pollened' is derived from 'pollen' (from Latin 'pollen', meaning fine flour or dust) and the suffix '-ed' (indicating a past participle). The term 'pollened' refers to something that has been covered or affected by pollen, which is the fine dust produced by flowering plants.

Memory Tip

Think of 'pollen' as the fine dust from flowers, and remember that 'pollened' means something that has been covered in that dust.

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