1. fine powdery substance produced by flowers and plants that fertilizes other plants of the same species

Examples

• The bee’s legs were covered in yellow pollen.
• Spring pollen makes many people sneeze.
• Wind carries pollen from one flower to another.
• The car was dusted with pollen after parking under the oak tree.
• Scientists study pollen to understand ancient climates.
• Pollen counts are highest in the morning hours.