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pollen

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/puˈlɛn/pó·len

Definition

1

The fine, typically yellow powder produced by the anthers of seed plants, containing the male gametes.

Usage examples

High pollen counts in the spring can make life miserable for allergy sufferers.
Bees collect pollen to take back to their hive as food.