Definition

Relating to the fine powder produced by flowering plants that is necessary for reproduction.

Example

The pollinic grains are essential for the fertilization of many plants.

Conversation

I heard that this time of year can be really bad for pollinic allergies.

Yeah, my friend always suffers when the flowers start blooming.

Exactly! I can never tell if it's the flowers or just the dust in the air.

Either way, it's tough for those who deal with pollinic reactions.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pollinic → It is derived from "pollen" (from Latin *pollen*, meaning fine flour or dust) and the suffix "-ic" (meaning pertaining to). The word "pollinic" refers to something that is related to or derived from pollen.

Memory Tip

Think of 'pollen' as the fine dust from plants, and remember that 'pollinic' means something related to that pollen.

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