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pollen

/ˈpΙ’lΙ™n/
B1 Β· Intermediateβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜†
noun

Simple Meaning

un polvo amarillo fino de las flores que hace que algunas personas estornuden y tengan alergias

When to Use

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Intermediate β€” can handle common situations

Examples in Conversation

β€œEl nivel de polen estΓ‘ muy alto hoy, asΓ­ que mis alergias estΓ‘n molestando.”

β€œLas abejas llevan polen de una flor a otra para ayudar a que las plantas crezcan.”

β–ΆFull Definition

A fine granular substance produced in flowers. Technically a collective term for pollen grains (microspores) produced in the anthers of flowering plants. (This specific usage dating from mid 18th century.)

Related Words

Word Family:
pollinatepollinationpollinator

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