Definition of pollen

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Pollen (n.) The fecundating dustlike cells of the anthers of flowers. See Flower, and Illust. of Filament..

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Self-fertilized :: Self-fertilized (a.) Fertilized by pollen from the same flower.
Pollinate :: Pollinate (v. t.) To apply pollen to (a stigma).
Intine :: Intine (n.) A transparent, extensible membrane of extreme tenuity, which forms the innermost coating of grains of pollen..
Pollenize :: Pollenize (v. t.) To supply with pollen; to impregnate with pollen.
Orthogamy :: Orthogamy (n.) Direct fertilization in plants, as when the pollen fertilizing the ovules comes from the stamens of the same blossom; -- opposed to heterogamy..
Pollen :: Pollen (n.) Fine bran or flour.
Pollenizing :: Pollenizing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Polleniz.
Prepollent :: Prepollent (a.) Having superior influence or power; prevailing; predominant.
Allogamy :: Allogamy (n.) Fertilization of the pistil of a plant by pollen from another of the same species; cross-fertilization.
Stigma :: Stigma (v. t.) That part of a pistil which has no epidermis, and is fitted to receive the pollen. It is usually the terminal portion, and is commonly somewhat glutinous or viscid. See Illust. of Stamen and of Flower..
Pollenized :: Pollenized (imp. & p. p.) of Polleniz.
Stamened :: Stamen (n.) The male organ of flowers for secreting and furnishing the pollen or fecundating dust. It consists of the anther and filament.
Anther :: Anther (n.) That part of the stamen containing the pollen, or fertilizing dust, which, when mature, is emitted for the impregnation of the ovary..
Geitonogamy :: Geitonogamy (n.) Fertilization of flowers by pollen from other flowers on the same plant.
Kneebrush :: Kneebrush (n.) A thick mass or collection of hairs on the legs of bees, by aid of which they carry the collected pollen to the hive or nest; -- usually in the plural..
Micropyle :: Micropyle (n.) An opening in the outer coat of a seed, through which the fecundating pollen enters the ovule..
Equipollence :: Equipollence (n.) Alt. of Equipollenc.
Pollinose :: Pollinose (a.) Having the surface covered with a fine yellow dust, like pollen..
Deflorate :: Deflorate (a.) Past the flowering state; having shed its pollen.
Pollen :: Pollen (n.) The fecundating dustlike cells of the anthers of flowers. See Flower, and Illust. of Filament..
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