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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In addition, warmer seasons lengthen pollen cycles and increase pollen counts, priming lungs for more asthma episodes and more allergy attacks.
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Bill Frist, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Select native plants with complete flower parts that offer nectar and pollen.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
That includes any bacteria, dust mites, pollen, and viruses that might have gotten trapped somewhere between the foam and your box spring.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
In early spring, a flush of red flowers provides a rich source of pollen and nectar to native bees.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
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Bill Frist, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Select native plants with complete flower parts that offer nectar and pollen.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
That includes any bacteria, dust mites, pollen, and viruses that might have gotten trapped somewhere between the foam and your box spring.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
In early spring, a flush of red flowers provides a rich source of pollen and nectar to native bees.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
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“Pollen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pollen. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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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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