1
: a mass of microspores in a seed plant appearing usually as a fine dust
2
: a dusty bloom on the body of an insect
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The tannins are silky smooth with flavors of cassis, black cherry, fennel pollen, and powdered dark chocolate.
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Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2024
Rinsing your deck with water first will allow that first layer of grime, dirt, pollen, and any other unsavory bits to loosen and wash away.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 22 July 2024
Mallinger: Aside from pollen and nectar, some insect pollinators require additional food sources.
—Rachel Mallinger, The Conversation, 19 July 2024
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The Smart Air Purifier That Powers Through Pollen, Dander, and More
Smoke, pollen, pet dander — the powerful HEPA filter inside this air purifier can remove all sorts of airborne pollutants.
—Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2024
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Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2024
Rinsing your deck with water first will allow that first layer of grime, dirt, pollen, and any other unsavory bits to loosen and wash away.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 22 July 2024
Mallinger: Aside from pollen and nectar, some insect pollinators require additional food sources.
—Rachel Mallinger, The Conversation, 19 July 2024
Choose from two frame finishes: black or gold. Find it on Amazon
The Smart Air Purifier That Powers Through Pollen, Dander, and More
Smoke, pollen, pet dander — the powerful HEPA filter inside this air purifier can remove all sorts of airborne pollutants.
—Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2024
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pollen
noun
pol·len
ˈpäl-ən 
: a mass of tiny particles in the anthers of a flower that fertilize the seeds and usually appear as fine yellow dust
Medical Definition
pollen
noun
pol·len
ˈpäl-ən
: a mass of male spores in a seed plant appearing usually as a fine dust
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