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pollen

 

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Noun pollen has 1 sense
  1. pollen - the fine spores that contain male gametes and that are borne by an anther in a flowering plant
    --1 is a kind of
    spore
    --1 has particulars: pollinium; ragweed pollen
    Derived form: verb pollinate1

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Pollen


Definition:

Pollen refers to the fine powder-like substance produced by the male reproductive organs of flowers, which is essential for plant reproduction through pollination.


Senses:

  1. Noun - Botany:

    In botany, pollen is the microspores produced by flowering plants, carrying the male gametes necessary for fertilizing the female reproductive organs of the same or other plants.

    Example Sentence: The bees collect pollen from flowers and transport it to other plants for fertilization.

  2. Noun - Allergy:

    In the context of allergies, pollen refers to the powdery substance that is released into the air by plants, causing allergic reactions in some individuals.

    Example Sentence: I have a pollen allergy, so I experience symptoms such as sneezing and itchy eyes during the spring season.

  3. Verb - To Pollinate:

    In a broader sense, to pollen means the act of transferring pollen from the male reproductive organ to the stigma of a flower, thus facilitating fertilization.

    Example Sentence: Bees and other insects play a crucial role in pollinating flowers by transferring pollen.


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