pollen
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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