Meaning & use
pollen
A fine powder produced by flowers, carried by wind or insects, that fertilizes other plants of the same species.
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Bees collect pollen from flowers as they move between blossoms.
High pollen counts in spring can trigger sneezing and watery eyes in allergy sufferers.
A note on using this word
Pollen is uncountable in everyday use; speak of 'pollen grains' when referring to individual particles.
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