Etymology:
Meaning and Origin:
Pollination refers to the transfer of pollen grains from the male anthers to the female stigmas of flowers or the female cones of gymnosperms.
The word "pollinate" comes from the Latin pollen, which means "fine flour" or "pollen." In ancient Roman times, pollen was used for making bread and as a hair powder. The verb pollināre was derived from pollen and initially meant "to dust with pollen." Over time, its meaning evolved to include the specific act of transferring pollen for reproductive purposes in plants.
The suffix -āre in pollināre indicates a process or action. Together, the root pollen and the suffix -āre form the verb pollināre, which literally means "to use pollen." This verb was adopted into English in the late 17th century, and its meaning has remained largely unchanged since then.
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