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pollen definition

pol·len (päl′ən)

noun

the fine, dustlike mass of grains that are produced in the anthers or microspore sacs of seed plants, containing the male sexual cells (gametophytes) of the plant

Etymology: ModL < L, fine flour, dust < IE base *pel, dust, meal > L pulvis, dust, Gr palē, dust

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