Pollen

(n) //ˈpɒlən//

Meaning

A fine, yellowish powder produced by flowering plants, carried by wind or insects to other flowers

Pronunciation

UK /ˈpɒlən/

US /ˈpɑːlən/

Example Sentences

Its name is pollen.
Bees get pollen on their legs.
They carry pollen to other flowers.

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Why Bees Like FlowersBees visit millions of flowers every day! Why do bees love flowers? Flowers have a sweet liquid inside. Bees drink this liquid. Its name is nectar. Nectar tastes very sweet. Flowers also have yellow p...Read story

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