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First Known Use: 1723
in the meaning defined at sense 1
See Words from the same year: the very fine usually yellow dust that is produced by a plant and that is carried to other plants of the same kind usually by wind or insects so that the plants can produce seeds
Spanish Central: Translation of pollen Nglish: Translation of pollen for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of pollen for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about pollen
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